1 A sovereign Protector I have, unseen, yet forever 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. 2 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.