1.

Who will be like our God who’s exalted on high,
Yet with those who are contrite He lives?
Yes, the needy and poor He lifts up from the mire,
And a place among princes He gives.
(Is. 57:15 | Ps. 113:5-8)

2.

We’ve a hope that’s unseen, yet established and sure;
Worldly glory won’t draw us away.
What is highly esteemed in this world won’t endure
When it’s tried by the fire one day.
(Rom. 12:16 | Is. 2:12)

3.

We’ll serve God as we build on unshakable ground
With what’s tried in humility’s fire.
We will be like our God: we will lay our lives down
To free souls from this world and its mire.

4.

We extol You, dear Lord! Praise Your name evermore!
Mighty things in the hidden You do!
You do not despise those who are contrite and poor,
Thus Your majesty comes into view!
(Job 36:5)

Written by Thorleif Hansen (published in 1914)traditional norwegian melody Text © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ Bb