The Refuge, River and Rock of the Church

Verse 1

He who on earth as man was known, And bore our sins and pains, Now, seated on th' eternal throne, The God of glory reigns.

Verse 2

His hands the wheels of nature guide, With an unerring skill, And countless worlds, extended wide, Obey his sovereign will.

Verse 3

While harps unnumbered sound his praise In yonder world above, His saints on earth admire his ways, And glory in his love.

Verse 4

When troubles, like a burning sun, Beat heavy on their head, To this almighty Rock they run, And find a pleasing shade.

Verse 5

How glorious he! how happy they, In such a glorious Friend! Whose love secures them all the way, And crowns them at the end.