No change of time shall ever shock My firm affection, Lord, to Thee; For Thou hast always been a Rock, A Fortress and Defense to me. Thou my Deliverer art, my God; My trust is in Thy mighty power: Thou art my Shield from foes abroad; At home, my Safeguard and my Tower. To Thee I will address my prayer, To whom all praise we justly owe; So shall I, by Thy watchful care, Be guarded safe from every foe. Let the eternal Lord be praised, The Rock on whose defense I rest: O'er highest heavens His Name be raised, Who me with His salvation blest.