1 To heaven I lift my waiting eyes, There all my hopes are laid: The Lord that built the earth and skies Is my perpetual aid.
2 Their feet shall never slide to fall Whom he designs to keep; His ear attends the softest call, His eyes can never sleep.
3 He will sustain our weakest powers With his almighty arm, And watch our most unguarded hours Against surprising harm.
4 Israel, rejoice and rest secure, Thy keeper is the Lord; His wakeful eyes employ his power For thine eternal guard.
5 Nor scorching sun, nor sickly moon, Shall have his leave to smite; He shields thy head from burning noon, From blasting damps at night.
6 He guards thy soul, he keeps thy breath Where thickest dangers come; Go and return, secure from death, Till God commands thee home.