God is our refuge, where we're safe

Verse 1

God is our refuge, where we're safe, Our strength by whom we stand; He is a very present help When troubles are at hand.

Verse 2

Therefore, we will not be afraid, Though the earth should be displaced; Though mountains, torn from their deep roots, Were in the mid-sea cast,

Verse 3

Should storms ferment, and rouse the deep, And make the waters roar; And the swol'n billows mountains shake, With dashings on the shore.

Verse 4

A river's gentle streams makes glad The city of our God; There the Most High, his sacred tent, Has fixed, for his abode.

Verse 5

God, in the midst of her presides, She unremoved is stayed; From early dawn of fittest time, God will afford her aid.

Verse 6

The heathen raged, kingdoms were moved, In tumults were involved; But God gave forth his powerful Word, And all the earth dissolved.

Verse 7

The Lord of Hosts is on our side, And will our cause defend; The mighty God of Jacob is Our refuge, and our friend.

Verse 8

Come, see what wondrous works, the Lord, For us, hath newly wrought! What dreadful desolations, he Upon the earth hath brought!

Verse 9

He makest wars to cease; our foes, No more, our hurt conspire; He breaks the bow and spear; and burns The chariot in the fire.

Verse 10

Be still, and know that I am God; I will exalt my name, In heathen lands, and through the earth, Extolled shall be my fame.

Verse 11

The Lord of Hosts is on our side, He will our cause defend; The mighty God of Jacob is Our refuge, and our friend.