God is our refuge in distress, A present help when dangers press (Hopkinson)

Verse 1

God is our refuge in distress, A present help when dangers press; On him for safety we reyl'd, And in his strength we will confide:

Verse 2

Tho' earth were from her centre tost, And mountains in the ocean lost; Or lofty hills from their abode, Torn piece-meal by the roaring flood.

Verse 3

Let angry waves together roll'd, Rage on with fury uncontroul'd; We will not fear, while we depend On God, who is our constant friend:

Verse 4

A gentler stream that ever flows, And joy to all around bestows, The city of our Lord shall fill, The city where he's worship'd still.

Verse 5

God dwells in Sion, whose strong tow'rs Shall mock th' assault of earthly pow'rs, And his Almighty aid is nigh, To those who on his strength rely.

Verse 6

In tumults, when the heathen rag'd, And kingdoms war against us wag'd, In thunders loud his voice was heard, And soon their forces disappear'd.

Verse 7

The Lord of hosts conducts our arms, Our tow'r of refuge in alarms; Our father's guardian he hath been, And we his tender love have seen.

Verse 8

Come see what pow'r he hath display'd, His people ne'er shall be dismay'd; For them he hath these wonders wrought, And on the earth destruction brought.

Verse 9

Abroad he hath his vengeance hurl'd, And aw'd to peace the jarring world; He doth destroy the spear and bow, And into flames their chariots throw:

Verse 10

With rev'rence be the Lord address'd; The earth her sov'reign hath confess'd; The heathen shall his pow'r obey, And yield to his Almighty sway.

Verse 11

The God of hosts, conducts our arms, Our tow'r of refuge in alarms; Our father's guardian he hath been, And we his wond'rous love have seen.