A SOVEREIGN protector I have
A SOVEREIGN protector I have Unseen, yet for ever at hand, Unchangeably faithful to save, Almighty to rule and command. He smiles, and my comforts abound; His grace as the dew shall descend, And walls of salvation surround The soul he delights to defend.
Kind author and ground of my hope, Thee, Thee for my God I avow; My glad Ebenezer* set up, And own Thou hast helped me till now. I muse on the years that are past, Wherein my defence Thou hast proved; Nor wilt Thou relinquish at last A sinner so faithfully loved.
Inspirer and hearer of prayer, Thou Shepherd and Guardian of Thine, My all to Thy covenant care I sleeping and waking resign. If Thou art my Shield and my Sun, The night is no darkness to me; And, fast as my moments roll on, They bring me but nearer to Thee.
Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-78