African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#431

431. O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep

1 O sometimes the shadows are deep,
And rough seems the path to the goal,
And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep
Like tempests down over the soul!

Refrain:
O then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I;
O then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I!

2 O sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how weary my feet;
But toiling in life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! [Refrain]

3 O near to the Rock let me keep
If blessings or sorrow prevail,
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O sometimes the shadows are deep
• Title: O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep
• Author: Erastus Johnson, 1826-1909
• Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly
• Meter: 88.88. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 61:2
• Topic: The Christian Life: Faith and Assurance; God: Refuge

Tune Information

• Name: THE ROCK OF REFUGE
• Composer: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912
• Meter: 88.88. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major