Verse 1

LORD of our life, and God of our salvation, Star of our night, and Hope of every nation, Hear and receive Thy church’s supplication, Lord God Almighty.

Verse 2

See round Thine ark the hungry billows curling; See how Thy foes their banners are unfurling; Lord, while their darts envenomed they are hurling, Thou canst preserve us.

Verse 3

Lord, Thou canst help when earthly armor faileth; Lord, Thou canst save when sin itself assaileth; Lord, o’er Thy rock nor death nor hell prevaileth; Grant us Thy peace, Lord.

Verse 4

Grant us Thy help till backward they are driven; Grant them Thy truth, that they may be forgiven; Grant peace on earth, or after we have striven, Peace in Thy heaven.

Background: Lord Of Our Life And God Of