796. How Firm a Foundation

1 How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in Christ Jesus, the Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said
who unto the Savior for refuge have fled?

2 "Fear not, I am with you, oh, be not dismayed,
for I am your God and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand."

3 "When through fi'ry trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply.
The flames shall not hurt you; I only design
your dross to consume and your gold to refine."

4 "Throughout all their lifetime my people shall prove
my sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love;
and then, when gray hairs shall their temples adorn,
like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne."

Text Information
First Line: How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord
Title: How Firm a Foundation
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Grace, Faith; Commitment, Discipleship; Trust, Guidance
Source: J. Rippon, A Selection of Hymns, 1787, alt.
Tune Information
Name: FOUNDATION
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Key: G Major



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