Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #186 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Psalter Hymnal (Red) 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 defense 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: Prayer in Afflictions; Brevity And Frailty Of Life; Creation; Death; Eternity of God; Funerals; God our Helper; Immutability of God; New Year; Old Year; Security Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: LAFAYETTE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past