Words For Uncertain Times

These days when violence fills the world news, we need to be reminded of the rock of our faith. Isaac Watts wrote these words in the early days of the 18th century. Based on Psalm 90, we can find no better thoughts for today. I pray they give you hope, as they do for me.

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.

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.

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!