God of the ages

God of the ages,
history’s maker,
planning our pathway,
holding us fast,
shaping in mercy
all that concerns us:
Father, we praise you,
Lord of the past!

2. God of this morning,
gladly your children
worship before you,
trustingly bow;
teach us to know you
always among us,
quietly sovereign,
Lord of our now.

3. God of tomorrow,
strong overcomer,
princes of darkness
own your command;
what, then, can harm us?
We are your people,
now and for ever
kept by your hand.

4. Lord of past ages,
Lord of this morning,
Lord of the future,
help us, we pray;
teach us to trust you,
love you, obey you,
crown you each moment
Lord of today!