1 Lo! from the Lord my Help descends,
To Him I lift mine Eyes:
My Strength on Him alone depends,
Who form'd the Earth and Skies.

2 He ever watchful, ever night,
Forbids my Feet to slide;
Nor Sleep nor Slumber seals the Eye
Of Him, my Guard and Guide.

3 He at my Hand, array'd in Might,
His Shield shall o'er me spread:
Nor Sun by Day, nor Moon by Night,
Shall hurt my favor'd Head.

4 Safe shall I go, and safe return,
Whilst He my Life defends,
Whose Eyes my ev'ry Step discern,
Whose Mercy never ends.