Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode

Verse 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 you alone, dear Lord, we own sweet hope and consolation: our shield from foes, our balm for woes, our great and sure salvation.

Verse 2

Though Satan's wrath beset our path, and worldly scorn assail us, while you are near we will not fear, your strength shall never fail us: your rod and staff shall keep us safe, and guide our steps forever; nor shades of death, nor hell beneath, our souls from you shall sever.

Verse 3

In all the strife of mortal life our feet shall stand securely; temptation's hour shall lose its pow'r, for you shall guard us surely. O God, renew, with heav'nly dew, our body, soul, and spirit, until we stand at your right hand, through Jesus' saving merit.