O God, Our Help in Ages Past Author: Isaac Watts Composer: Attr. to William Croft Tune: St. Anne (Croft) Scripture: Ps 90:1–5 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne, Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages