With thankfulness and praise we turn to God Most High; to him our songs of triumph raise, to him for mercy cry. In trouble's darkest day he takes his people's part, and we our utmost homage pay in singleness of heart. Enthroned for evermore in light and love and power, his word is true, his promise sure, his Name our strength and tower. To his high praise be told the tale of sins forgiven: beyond the gates of death, behold, the open gates of heaven! Our God whose ways are just. his righteous rule maintains: as countless ages sink to dust the Lord in glory reigns!