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, still may we dwell secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defense 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 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!