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, were
at our side, all
glory be Thine!
We all do extol
Thee, Thou Leader
triumphant,
And pray that Thou
still our Defender
will be.
Let Thy
congregation
escape
tribulation;
Thy Name be ever
praised! O Lord,
make us free!