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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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Pearland, Texas, United States
Like you Mable I was up early. I am reading through a book called Praying through the names of God. The section I was reading was on ‘Hope of Israel’. The scripture for the day was partly from Hebrews 6:19 “ We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. ” I started looking for commentary on the verse, and found so much there. Knowing now that Jesus is our Hope, he is our Anchor. The more I read the more I wanted to hear and be very certain of God as my refuge, my anchor and always my hope.
I am comforted by this and excited. The author ended the days meditation with the first verse of this hymn, sang so often when I was a child growing up. I too sought out he full hymn and sang along. God is our eternal hope , and shelter.
Prayers for you Mable that your circumstance will change for the better, but stay strong as we know that God is always right there with us, no matter what.
Jamaica
Unable to sleep I was up after 3:00 am. There is a lot going on with me right now and I felt so confused. As I sat at my desk trying to sort through all my problems in my head, I remembered the first verse of this song. I quickly googled it and sang the whole hymn. I felt comforted in knowing that My God who has helped me in the past will see me through because in Him alone there is hope. I got a lot of asssuraces from this song. Thank God for hymnal.net.
Fountain, CO, United States
I'm going to sing this hymn tomorrow evening at my prayer meeting at the same time another member reads Psalm 27.
North Providence, RI, United States
I woke up and my thought were filled with all the stress I was going through. It’s my birthday today but my heart was stressed I couldn’t be thankful. After ranting inwardly for a while I began asking God to change my heart to be full of appreciation to Him ( I know things aren’t so bad as they appear). I also asked that the Lord change my heart to desire His way and will for me. He brought this Hymn into my remembrance and I had to google it to get the complete lyrics!! Truly this hymn has lifted my spirit and confirms that He is in control of my life and heart!! Thank you Jesus!!!! I am so grateful for everything you have and are doing for me!!
Lagos, Nigeria
The hynm is still as inspirational as when I was in high school
Charlotte, NC, United States
God’s Richest Blessings I pray for all who stop by this way, seeking the specific words to this favorite Hymn of old. I have been so blessed by reading the comments of others who shared their thoughts and inspirations on this favorite Hymn.
O God, Mighty Redeemer and Mighty to Save, we find ourselves in perilous times again. What a blessing to find these words in this Hymn as our world turns increasingly towards chaos. It reminds me that no matter our situation our Father whose eye is on the sparrow knows the way that we take. May any and all outcomes in exercising our faith in You O Lord be to the GLORY of THY NAME. I humbly pray this prayer in the NAME that is ABOVE ALL OTHER NAMES, my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Hallelujah! Amen. COME LORD JESUS!
Ikeja Lagos, CT, Nigeria
Just sang this Hymn in our Thanksgiving service and just it has in times past, I got blessed and assured that our God is the changeless Helper. To Him be all the glory in Jesus Name
Tema, Ghana
Indeed God is our help in ages past and our only hope for the years to come. after my morning prayer, I was meditating on God's goodness and this hymn came to mind I sung with a joyful heart ❤ and decided to Google the rest of the stanzas. Glad I did. Those who Trust in the Lord, are like mount Zion which cannot be removed!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Ukala Kingdom Delta, Delta State, Nigeria
Praise be to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
His divine power has given me everything I need for life.
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
I woke up this morning so heavy and down and while I was meditating, this song came.
I just pick the lyrics from google and sang it through. I give God the praise