O God our help in ages past Our hope for years to come Our shelter from the stormy blast And our eternal home ♪ Under the shadow of Thy throne Your children dwell secure Sufficient is your arm alone And our defense is sure Before the hills in order stood Or earth received her frame From everlasting thou art God To endless years the same ♪ A thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun Amen - in ages past your hand sustained us Amen - through all that's coming grace remains Amen - our roots are anchored in your goodness Amen - our trust is in your faithfulness O God our help in ages past Our hope for years to come Be thou our guide while life shall last And our eternal home