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O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
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Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defence is sure.
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defence is sure.
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Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
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A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
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Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
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O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home.
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home.
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Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
I almost lost a dear friend yesterday. Thank God I did not lose her. With a grateful heart to God, I came looking for the lyrics of this hymn.
It is so reassuring.
Washington, Virginia, United States
I heard this song being sung yesterday morning and woke up. No one else was awake at that time and I knew that angels were singing our (mine and my deceased husband) favorite hymn. I wanted to learn all the verses by heart and searched for it and found it. My faith and hope are with my loving king Jesus. I live with His abundant love, waiting to be called to His home.
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
This song dropped in my heart this morning and I just wanted all the lyrics so I looked it up here. Glad I found it and the piano accompaniment, I feel so good.
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
It's so beautiful.
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
I heard a Nurse singing the song this evening and I joined her but none of knew the lyrics. So I decided to check it up and I was amazed by the piano accompaniment. I am still singing it.... What a great encouragement. Praise the Lord.
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
I woke up rushing to work that morning as while strolling to the park. I wanted to worship on the go and God dropped this song in my mind. I searched for the lyrics and it was an overwhelming moment. One which I won't recover from so soon.
Bradenton, Florida, United States
I was awakened at 1:00 a. m. est and after praying with my 2 daughters the hymn began to play in my spirit. I sang the 1st verse but wanted more so I looked it up and sang every verse at 1:46 a. m. to the Lord. He is my help!
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
I heard myself singing this hymn in my dream this morning. As I woke up, decided to search for it, so I can sing it throughout today and beyond and to meditate on the message contained therein.
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
This song came up on my mind while praying this morning and it’s quite reassuring. Amen and amen.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
This song popped into my mind this morning during my devotions. So encouraged! I'm about to move to a much smaller home and it's not easy to leave my garden behind. God is my refuge today and always.