1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing–
He chastens and hastens His will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:
Sing praises to His name– He forgets not His own.

2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining.
Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning:
Thou, Lord, wast at our side– the glory be Thine.

3 We all do extol Thee, Thou leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our defender wilt be;
Let Thy congregation escape tribulation:
Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!

Amen.