Lyrics
Our 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
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine 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.
Time, like an ever rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Isaac Watts
Life changes quickly, but God remains our unchanging anchor across every generation. When life feels unpredictable or overwhelming, this song reminds us that the same God who faithfully held His people in times past is holding us today. Under the shadow of His grace, we find ultimate security and peace for our journey ahead. Let us rest our anxious hearts in His eternal care, trusting Him with both our past and our future.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 90:1: “Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations.”
- Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
- Deuteronomy 33:27: “The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He thrusts the enemy out from before you. He said, ‘Destroy!’”