The Lord is on Our Side (from Psalm 65)

Our God surrounds,

As the mountains surround,

Forever and forth

From this time;

And to God belongs

Silent wonder, loud songs,

Praise bursting is due

And fitting to You.

O Lord, our Lord always, evermore,

The Lord is on our side,

And those who trust, who trust in the Lord,

Shall never be moved, but forever abide.

And if I though yet again

To sin condescend,

O God, You’ve prevailed

And purged them away;

This much I know,

You’re the confidence, hope

Of all the ends of the earth

And when I’m far off at sea.

O Lord, our Lord always, evermore,

The Lord is on our side,

And those who trust, who trust in the Lord,

Shall never be moved, but forever abide.

Your presence is more

Than all nature can store,

Morning and evening

Are born to shout, “Joy!”

Your full rivers flow;

Springs of life from Your throne,

Saturating the ground,

With Your abundance You crown,

You crown the year,

This year You crown.

Now and forever, always, evermore,

The Lord is on our side.

Author: Carolyn Roehrig