Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Verse 1:
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing,
A minorAm D7D7 G+G
He chastens and hastens His to make known.
G7G7 C majorC G7G7 C majorC
The wicked oppressing cease them from distressing
C7C7 FF C majorC
Sing praises to His name,
G7G7 C majorC
He forgets not His own.
Verse 2:
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
Beside us to guide us our God with us joining,
A minorAm D7D7 G+G
Ordaining, maintaining His Kingdom divine.
G7G7 C majorC G7G7 C majorC
So, from the beginning, the fight we were winning,
C7C7 FF C majorC
The Lord, is at our side,
G7G7 C majorC
The glory divine.
Verse 3:
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
We all do extol thee, thou leader in battle,
A minorAm D7D7 G+G
And pray that thou still our defender will be.
G7G7 C majorC G7G7 C majorC
Let thy congregation escape tribulation,
C7C7 FF C majorC
Thy name be ever praised!
G7G7 C majorC
O, Lord make us free.
Outro:
C7C7 FF C majorC
Thy name be ever praised!
G7G7 C majorC
O, Lord make us free.