1 Who trusts in God, a strong abode
in heav'n and earth possesses;
who looks in love to Christ above,
no fear his heart oppresses.
In you alone, dear Lord, we own
sweet hope and consolation:
our shield from foes, our balm for woes,
our great and sure salvation.
2 Though Satan's wrath beset our path,
and worldly scorn assail us,
while you are near we will not fear,
your strength shall never fail us:
your rod and staff shall keep us safe,
and guide our steps forever;
nor shades of death, nor hell beneath,
our souls from you shall sever.
3 In all the strife of mortal life
our feet shall stand securely;
temptation's hour shall lose its pow'r,
for you shall guard us surely.
O God, renew, with heav'nly dew,
our body, soul, and spirit,
until we stand at your right hand,
through Jesus' saving merit.
Source: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #475
First Line: | Who trusts in God, a strong abode |
Title: | Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode |
German Title: | Wer Gott vertraut hat wohl gebaut |
Author (st. 1): | Joachim Magdeburg (1572) |
Translator: | Benjamin H. Kennedy (1863) |
Alterer: | William Walsham How (1864) |
Author (sts. 2, 3): | Anonymous (1597) |
Meter: | 8.7.8.7 D |
Source: | Harmonia cantionum, Leipzig, 1597, sts. 2-3 |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |