God is Our Refuge ~ Psalm 46

God is our refuge and our strength,
Our present help in troubles sore;
Though earth be moved, we will not fear;
Though mountains shake and waters roar.

There is a river by whose streams–
A river of refreshing grace,
Makes glad the city of our God;
Jerusalem, His dwelling place.

Since God is nigh, she stands unmoved,
Though nations rage, we shall not fear;
He speaks with pow’r, the kingdoms move;
He breaks the bow, He cuts the spear.

Be still and know that I am God,
Exalted over ev’ry land;
My praise extends throughout the earth,
My sovereignty forever stands.

The Lord of hosts shall ever be
Our hope, our strength, our refuge strong;
The God of Jacob guards His own,
Whose name alone inspires our song.

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Tune: St. Paul's, Anonymous
Lyrics: Brian L. Penney, 2008