Text:Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode
Author (st. 1):Joachim Magdeburg, c. 1525-c. 1583
Translator:Benjamin H. Kennedy, 1804-1899
Tune:WAS MEIN GOTT WILL
Composer:Claude de Sermisy, c. 1490-1562

450. Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode

1 Who trusts in God, a strong abode
In heav'n and earth possesses;
Who looks in love to Christ above,
No fear that heart oppresses.
In you alone, dear Lord, we own
Sweet hope and consolation,
Our shield from foes, our balm for woes,
Our great and sure salvation.

2 Though Satan's wrath beset our path
And worldly scorn assail us,
While you are near, we shall not fear;
Your strength shall never fail us.
Your rod and staff will keep us safe
And guide our steps forever;
Nor shades of death nor hell beneath,
Our lives from you will sever.

3 In all the strife of mortal life
Our feet will stand securely;
Temptation's hour shall lose its pow'r,
For you will guard us surely.
Our God, renew with heav'nly dew
Our body, soul, and spirit,
Until we stand at your right hand
Through Jesus' saving merit.

Text Information
First Line: Who trusts in God, a strong abode
Title: Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode
Translator: Benjamin H. Kennedy, 1804-1899 (alt.)
Author (st. 1): Joachim Magdeburg, c. 1525-c. 1583
Meter: 87 87 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Topic: Trust, Guidance; Lent 1; Pentecost 5 (year B) (1 more...)
Source: Harmonia cantionum, Leipzig, 1597, sts. 2-3
Tune Information
Name: WAS MEIN GOTT WILL
Composer: Claude de Sermisy, c. 1490-1562
Meter: 87 87 D
Key: a minor
Copyright: Setting © 1952 Orgelchoralbuch



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