How Firm a Foundation

Something I have noticed lately is that I am slowly discovering the amazing truths in the more traditional hymns that we sing in church. Our church has music that varies from the more contemporary worship songs to the traditional hymns (most of which were written a long time ago). I love all of them, but when I was younger I never really understood the hymns. The language in which they were written was different and I just didn't really try to understand what I was singing. Well, I'm sorry to say that I am just now getting those lyrics! I guess I just never paid attention...
Anyways, all of that to say that there is some AMAZING stuff in those hymns!! I love Chris Tomlin and Hillsong and all that, but I have to say that some of my favorite songs can be found in a hymnbook. The past few weeks I've been meditating on the hymn, "The Love of God." MercyMe did a really good rendition of it. It's in my little playlist on the bottom of this page. Scroll down and check it out!
This week, I've fallen in love with the words to "How Firm a Foundation." They are just SO encouraging!! It was written in 1787, yet here in 2011 we are still singing it. :)
Here are the lyrics for you: (I also have the Sovereign Grace version of this hymn in my playlist if you would like to have a listen)

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said
To you, who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.

When through the deep waters I call you to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
And sanctify to you your deepest distress.

When through fiery trials your pathways shall lie,

My grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply;

The flame shall not hurt you; I only design
Your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.

The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.

P.S. The last two verses are my favorites. :)