1.We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;He chastens and hastens His will to make known.The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing.Sing praises to His Name; He forgets not His own.2.Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;So from the beginning the fight we were winning;Thou, Lord, were at our side, all glory be Thine!3.We all do extol Thee, Thou leader triumphant,And pray that Thou still our defender wilt be.Let Thy congregation escape tribulation;Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!