Text: | Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode |
Author (st. 1): | Joachim Magdeburg, c. 1525-after 1583 |
Translator: | Benjamin H. Kennedy, 1804-89 |
Tune: | WAS MEIN GOTT WILL |
Composer: | Claude de Sermisy, c. 1490-1562 |
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 will never fail us.
Your rod and staff Will keep us safe
And guide our steps forever;
Nor shades of death Nor hell beneath
Our souls from you will sever.
3 In all the strife Of mortal life
Our feet will stand securely.
Temptation's hour Will lose its pow'r,
For you will 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.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Who trust in God |
Title: | Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode |
Author (st. 1): | Joachim Magdeburg, c. 1525-after 1583 |
Translator: | Benjamin H. Kennedy, 1804-89 (alt.) |
Meter: | 447 447 D Iambic |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1993 |
Topic: | Trust |
Source: | Harmonia cantionum, Leipzig, 1597, sts. 2-3 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | WAS MEIN GOTT WILL |
Composer: | Claude de Sermisy, c. 1490-1562 (alt.) |
Meter: | 447 447 D Iambic |
Key: | g minor |