O GOD, the help of all thy saints, Our hope in time of ill: We trust thee,...

O GOD, the help of all thy saints, Our hope in time of ill: We trust thee, though thy face be hid, And seek thy presence still.

Why should the men of pride and sin Thy truth and power defy; And boast, as if their evil way Were hidden from thine eye?

Lord, thou hast seen; arise and save; To thee our cause we bring; Reign thou in righteousness and power, For thou alone art King.

All our desires to thee are known; Thy help is ever near; O first prepare our hearts to pray, And then accept our prayer!