THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(87.87.337) R. C. H. 448

by Unknown

All my hope on God is founded
"It is better to take refuge in the Lord. Psa. 118:8
All my hope on God is founded;
He doth still my trust renew.
Me through change and chance He guideth,
Only good and only true.
God unknown,
He alone
Calls my heart to be His own.
Pride of man and earthly glory,
Sword and crown betray his trust;
What with care and toil he buildeth,
Tower and temple fall to dust.
But God's power,
on Hour by hour,
Is my temple and my tower.
God's great goodness aye endureth
Deep His wisdom passing thought:
Splendor, light, and life attend Him,
Beauty springeth out of naught.
Evermore,
From His store
Newborn worlds rise and adore.
Daily doth the 'mighty giver
Bounteous gifts on us bestow;
His desire our soul delighteth,
Pleasure leads us where we go.
Love doth stand
At His hand;
Joy doth wait on His command.
Still from man to God eternal
Sacrifice of praise be done,
High above all praises praising
For the gift of Christ His son
Christ doth call
One and all:
Ye who follow shall not fall.
Yattendon Hymnal, NO. 69 1899 based on Joachim Neander, 1650,-80