UPWARD I lift mine eyes, From God is all my aid; The God Who built the skies And earth and nature made: He is my tower, To which I fly, Whose grace is nigh In every hour.
My feet shall never slide Or fall to Satan’s snares, While God my guard and guide Defends me from my fears: Those watchful eyes That never sleep His children keep When dangers rise.
No trial of night or day— Temptation dark or fair— Shall steal my soul away If God be with me there; Lord of all power— I lean on Thee To strengthen me Through every hour.
For Thou hast given Thy Word, To guide my soul right through; And I can trust my Lord To save and keep me too; Whate’er betide, Thy sovereign will Shall draw me still To Jesus’ side.
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748‡