Verse 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. Verse 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! Verse 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!