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{ "title": "Who trusts in God, a strong abode", "author": "", "tune": "Constance", "number": "558", "lyrics": "Who trusts in God, a strong abode\nIn heav'n and earth possesses;\nWho looks in love to Christ above,\nNo fear his heart oppresses.\nIn thee alone, dear Lord, we own\nSweet hope and consolation;\nOur shield from foes, our balm for woes,\nOur great and sure salvation.\n\nThough Satan's wrath beset our path,\nAnd worldly scorn assail us,\nWhile thou art near we will not fear,\nThy strength shall never fail us:\nThy rod and staff shall keep us safe,\nAnd guide our steps for ever;\nNor shades of death, nor hell beneath,\nOur souls from thee shall sever.\n\nIn all the strife of mortal life\nOur feet shall stand securely;\nTemptation's hour shall lose its power,\nFor thou shalt guard us surely.\nO God, renew, with heav'nly dew,\nOur body, soul, and spirit,\nUntil we stand at thy right hand,\nThrough Jesus' saving merit.", "first_line": "Who trusts in God, a strong abode" }