Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #746 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home;
2 Under the shadow of thy throne
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defence is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in thy sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home. Topics: Funerals and The Departed; National and Remembrance; Death and Bereavement; God faithfulness of in creation; God Protection of; New Year; Other Saints and Festivals Remembrance Sunday; Remembrance Sunday; The Second Sunday before Advent Year A Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANNE
O God, our help in ages past