We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing

He chastens and hastens His will to make known

The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing

Sing praises to His name: He forgets not his own.



Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining

Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine

So from the beginning the fight we were winning

Thou, Lord, wast at our side, All glory be thine!



We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant

And pray that thou still our defender wilt be

Let thy congregation escape tribulation

Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!