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145. Who puts his trust in God most just

Songs of the Cross and Consolation

(CXIV.--"Wer Gott vertraut hat wohlgebaut.")

Original Tune.

Who puts his trust in God most just Hath built his house securely; He who relies on Jesus Christ, Shall reach His heav'n most surely; Then fix'd on Thee my trust shall be, For Thy truth cannot alter; While mine Thou art, Not death's worst smart Shal make my courage falter.

Though fiercest foes my course oppose, A dauntless front I'll show them; My champion Thou, Lord Christ, art now, Who soon shalt overthrow them! And if but Thee I have in me With Thy good gifts and Spirit, Nor death nor hell, I know full well, Shall hurt me, through Thy merit.

I rest me here without a fear, By Thee shall all be given That I can need, O Friend indeed, For this life or for heaven. O make me true, my heart renew, My soul and flesh deliver! Lord, hear my prayer, and in Thy care Keep me in peace for ever.

Wer Gott vertraut hat wohlgebaut