1. Who trusts in God, a strong abode
   In heav’n and earth possesses;    :|:
   Who looks in love to Christ above,
   No fear his heart oppresses.    :|:
   In Thee alone, dear Lord, we own
   Sweet hope and consolation,
   Our Shield from foes, our Balm for woes,
   Our great and sure Salvation.    :|:

2. Though Satan’s wrath beset our path
   And worldly scorn assail us,    :|:
   While Thou art near, we will not fear;
   Thy strength shall never fail us.    :|:
   Thy rod and staff shall keep us safe
   And guide our steps forever;
   Nor shades of death nor hell beneath
   Our souls from Thee shall sever.    :|:

3. In all the strife of mortal life
   Our feet shall stand securely;    :|:
   Temptation’s hour shall lose its pow’r,
   For Thou shalt guard us surely.    :|:
   O God, renew with heav’nly dew
   Our body, soul, and spirit
   Until we stand at Thy right hand
   Through Jesus’ saving merit.    :|:

Wer Gott vertraut, hat wohl gebaut
St. 1, Joachim Magdeburg, 1572
Sts. 2–3, anon.
Tr. Benjamin H. Kennedy, 1863