Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #417 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: The New English Hymnal 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 thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is thine arm alone,
And our defence is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in thy 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 its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home. Topics: Church and People National; New Year Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANNE
O God, our help in ages past