Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #632 (2006) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home:
2 Under the shadow of your throne
your saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is your arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood
or earth received its frame,
from everlasting you are God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in your sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all our years away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op'ning day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
still be our guard while troubles last
and our eternal home.
Topics: Dedication, Anniversary; Hope, Assurance; Dedication, Anniversary; Hope, Assurance; New Year Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past