Hymnal: A Selection of Christian Hymns
Date: 1818
Compiler: Rice Haggard
Publisher/Printer: John Norvell
First Line: God is the refuge of his saints
Topic: Trusting in the Promises of God
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 63
Page Number: 065, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsGod is the refuge of his saints,
When storms of sharp distress invade;
E'er we can offer our complaints,
Behold him present with his aid.
Let mountains form their seats be hurled
Down to the deep and buried there;
Convulsions shake the solid world,
Our faith shall never yield to fear.
Loud may the troubled ocean roar,
In sacred peace our souls abide,
While every nation, every shore
Trembles and dreads the swelling tide.
There is a stream whose gentle flow,
Supplies the city of our God;
Life, love, and joy still gliding thro'
And watering our divine abode.
That sacred stream, thine holy word,
Supports our faith, our fear controls;
Sweet peace thy promises afford,
And give new strength to fainting souls.
Zion enjoys her Saviour's love,
Secure against a threatening hour;
Nor can her firm foundation move,
Built on his truth & armed with power.