Whatsoe’er he hath appointed shall but work thee good alway.

E’en thy very hairs are numbered, God commands when one shall fall;

And the Lord is with his people, helping each and blessing all.

Our Defense.

A strong tower is the Lord our God,

To shelter and defend us;

Our shield his arm, our sword his rod

Against our foes befriend us.

That ancient enemy—

His gathering powers we see,