1.

Lo! from the Hills my help descends;
To Them I lift mine eyes:
My strength on Him alone depends,
Who form'd the Earth and Skies.

2.

He, ever watchful, ever nigh,
Forbids thy feet to slide;
Nor sleep nor slumber seals the eye
Of Israel 's Guard and Guide.

3.

He at thy hand, array'd in might,
His shield shall o'er thee spread;
Nor Sun by day, nor Moon by night,
Shall hurt thy favour'd head.

4.

Safe shalt thou go, and safe return,
While He thy Life defends,
Whose eyes thy ev'ry step discern,
Whose Mercy never ends.