Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode

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 Thee alone

dear Lord

we own

Sweet hope and con­so­la­tion;

Our shield from foes

our balm for woes

Our great and sure sal­va­tion.

Though Sa­tan’s wrath be­set our path

And world­ly scorn as­sail us;

While Thou art near we will not fear

Thy strength shall nev­er fail us.

Thy rod and staff

shall keep us safe

And guide our steps for­ev­er;

Nor shades of death

nor hell be­neath

Our souls from Thee shall sev­er.

In all the strife of mor­tal life

Our feet shall stand se­cure­ly;

Temptation’s hour shall lose its pow­er

For Thou shalt guard us sure­ly.

O God

re­new

with heav­en­ly dew

Our body

soul

and spir­it

Until we stand at Thy right hand

Through Je­sus’ sav­ing mer­it.