O God Our Help in Ages Past

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 Still may we dwell secure Sufficient is Thine arm alone And our defense is sure Today, tomorrow, in ages past The Alpha, Omega, the first and last Who is, Who was, Who is to come The Father, the Spirit, the Risen Son Before the hills in order stood Or earth received her frame From everlasting Thou art God To endless years the same 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! Today, tomorrow, in ages past The Alpha, Omega, the first and last Who is, Who was, Who is to come The Father, the Spirit, the Risen Son Today, tomorrow, in ages past The Alpha, Omega, the first and last Who is, Who was, Who is to come The Father, the Spirit, the Risen Son 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