Tune: Abridge
(\'Be thou my guardian and my guide\')
Psalm 102 v.25-28
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Of old, Lord, you have foundation
Laid of every nation
And the heavens work of your hands
Be, and all earthly lands
They shall perish, but you endure
Continue evermore
They all shall as garment wear old
Fade, it shall sure be told
As a coat, O Lord, you shall change
Them, for so you shall deign
But you, Lord, are the same and your
Years have no end, \'tis sure
The children of your servants shall
Continue, prosper well
Their descendants be established
Before you, so you wished