
Author: Joachim Magdeburg et al. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 68 hymnals Lyrics: 1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
Amen. Topics: Church Year Lent; Lent, Second Sunday; Faith and Trust; Satan, Conflict with Christ and Christians Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: O GUD! DITT RIKE INGEN SER
Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode