In the stronghold of God's power,
Where no foe can come;
Safe within that mighty fortress,
I would make my home.
Round about the towering bulwarks
Error's forces roar;
But the walls of Truth surround me:
Love doth guard the door.
Love divine, with arms outspreading,
Bars the door 'gainst sin,
Opening wide when weary mortals
Seek to enter in,
Leading them with gentle chiding
On the upward way,
Step by step, through error's missiles,
Towards the endless day,
Till at last they reach the ramparts
Where God's light doth shine,
And all earthly fear and sorrow
Fade in love divine.
Trust we then, and know God's stronghold
Will our refuge prove;
Safe within His sheltering fortress,
Naught can live but Love.
