Hymn 55

1. Who trusts in God, a strong abode
   in heav’n and earth possesses;
   who looks in love to Christ above,
   no fear his heart oppresses.
   In thee alone, O Lord, we own
   our hope and consolation,
   our shield from foes, our balm for woes,
   our great and sure salvation.
   
   
2. Though Satan’s wrath beset our path
   and worldly scorn assail us,
   while thou art near, we will not fear;
   thy strength shall never fail us.
   Thy rod and staff shall keep us safe
   and guide our steps forever;
   no shades of death, nor hell beneath
   thy people from thee sever.
   
   
3. In all the strife of mortal life
   our feet shall stand securely;
   temptation’s hour shall lose its power,
   for thou shalt guard us surely.
   O God, each day direct our way;
   renew us by thy Spirit
   until we stand at thy right hand
   through Jesus’ saving merit.