O God, our help in ages past

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
5
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
  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.
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Joel Ezeugo

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

This is a thought spirit-induced song that edify the soul and keep hope alive. It is good to take out time sometimes to reflect on such sacred songs that enlightens the soul.


Dominic Umoru

Abuja, Nigeria

Immortal song!

The memory of Hymn makers is eternally blessed.


Victor Dorcas

Nigeria

O God, my help in times of need

My hope for yes to come

My help in times of need

And my eternal rest


Omolayo Akinlade

Lagos, Nigeria

As I was having my quiet time this morning in our daily a reference was made to this song and the Holy Spirit impressed the song on my heart I searched it out and sang it over and over. Almighty is indeed my help I had a great renewal of faith


Elisabeth

Luquillo, Puerto Rico

I was reading and praying through Psalm 18 when the first line of this hymns came to mind. I love how God works.


Oghenekaro Akponah

Oghara, Delta, Nigeria

My last child took I'll yesterday and although the night my husband and I couldn't sleep well. In the early hours of the morning when the child fell asleep, I decided to read my Bible and as I was about to pray the hymn welled up in my spirit. I hummed it and wanted to continue with my prayer but didn't have that release until I searched out and sang the six stanzas and my heart was greatly encouraged. His love and care for us are beyond what we think or imagine. God is indeed with us in every situation we go through, we are not alone. Thank you, Lord Jesus.


Connie McClellan

United States

As I was having my quiet time this morning, and doing a Bible study in the songs, a question was sing a simple hymn of praise to God no matter how you might be feeling at the moment. I had been feeling some anxiety over the ice storm. We’ve had recently. When the power went out and it began to get colder and colder in our house. The anxiety became more and more but this song came to my mind. I have not sung this song for decades, so I looked it up online and found the words. These words blessed me, and gave me peace in the midst of the storm. God is our help in ages past our hope for here to come!


Anne Dunning

Charlotte, NC, United States

Trust in Him; He is our refuge and strength, a very help in time of trouble (Ps 461: 1-3

This morning it seemed for a varity of reasons that anxiety was overwhelming me, I gave Him my emotions and called to HIm. This ancient hymn came floating into my mind for the first time in decades. From when I was a kid in church. Even then through the music He was stuffing me with His truth and pulled it up today. The tune came first but I had to ske for the words. They came.

I beieve the mountains and hills the change and the roaring sea are metaphorical ( in our current day and age) for the man made security structions that usually seem to be near. They fail, but He is our refuge and strength forever.


Raphael Sylvester-Akindele

Ilorin, Nigeria

when I was in the kidnappers den for four days, the Holy Spirit brought this song into my heart, although I did not know the wording but kept humming the ryhme in my heart throughout. Although a harrowing experience, the Lord delivered me from the stormy blast and He is indeed my eternal home... I had to search for the song when I returned and couldn't sing the second stanza when tears started rolling on my cheeks.... may His name be eternally praised!


Lynn Kopala

Tampa, FL, United States

Charlotte Bronte included this beloved hymn in the critical turning point chapter of her masterpiece novel "Shirley."