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Text:Safe Within the Vail
Author:Rev. E. Adams
Tune:["Land ahead!" Its fruits are waving]
Composer:J. M. Evans

132. Safe Within the Vail

1 "Land ahead!" Its fruits are waving
O'er the hills of fadeless green;
And the living waters laving
Shores where heav'nly forms are seen.

Refrain:
Rocks and storms I'll fear no more,
When on that eternal shore;
Drop the anchor! Furl the sail!
I am safe within the vail!

2 Onward, bark! the cape I'm rounding;
See the blessed wave their hands;
Hear the harps of God resounding
From the bright immortal bands. [Refrain]

3 There, let go the anchor, riding
On this calm and silv'ry bay;
Seaward fast the tide is gliding,
Shores in sunlight stretch away. [Refrain]

4 Now we're safe from all temptation,
All the storms of life are past;
Praise the Rock of our salvation,
We are safe at home at last! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: "Land ahead!" Its fruits are waving
Title: Safe Within the Vail
Author: Rev. E. Adams
Refrain First Line: Rocks and storms I'll fear no more
Language: English
Publication Date: 1875
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ["Land ahead!" Its fruits are waving]
Composer: J. M. Evans
Notes: Public Domain.



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