Recommended verses: 1-3

[Verse 1]

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.

[Verse 2]

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!

[Verse 3]

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!

[Verse 4]

With voices United, our praises we offer,

To thee in thanksgiving, glad anthems we raise.

Thy strong arm will guide us,

For thou art beside us,

to Father, Son, and Spirit, forever be praised!