1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!
2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;
5 "E'en down to old age all My people shall prove
My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love;
6 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;