Abiding Confidence and Hope

Verse 1

Though troubles great o'ershadow me, Thou art my refuge strong; My mouth shall praise Thee all the day, Thy honor be my song.

Verse 2

Cast me not off when hoary age Becomes my weary lot, And in the days of failing strength Do Thou forsake me not.

Verse 3

My foes are strong and confident, For I to them appear As one forsaken by his God, With none to help me near.

Verse 4

My God, be Thou not far from me, Make haste to hear my call; Ashamed, consumed be all my foes, Dishonored let them fall.

Verse 5

But I will ever hope in Thee, My ceaseless praise is Thine; I will declare Thy countless deeds Of truth and grace divine.

Verse 6

Yea, I will tell the mighty acts Performed by God the Lord; Thy righteousness, and Thine alone, With praise I will record.

Verse 7

For from my early youth, O God, By Thee have I been taught, And faithfully have I declared The wonders Thou hast wrought.