Favorite Hymns of Praise ‎#244

244. The Haven of Rest

1 My soul in sad exile was out on life’s sea,
So burdened with sin and distrest,
Till I heard a sweet voice saying, “Make me your choice;”
And I entered the “Haven of Rest!”

Chorus:
I’ve anchored my soul in the “Haven of Rest,”
I’ll sail the wide seas no more;
The tempest may sweep over wild, stormy deep,
In Jesus I’m safe evermore.

2 I yielded myself to His tender embrace,
And faith taking hold of the Word,
My fetters fell off, and I anchored my soul;
The “Haven of Rest” is my Lord. (Chorus)

3 The song of my soul, since the Lord made me whole,
Has been the old story so blest,
Of Jesus, who’ll save whosoever will have
A home in the “Haven of Rest!” (Chorus)

4 How precious the thought that we all may recline,
Like John the beloved so blest,
On Jesus’ strong arm, where no tempest can harm--
Secure in the “Haven of Rest!” (Chorus)

5 Oh, come to the Savior, He patiently waits
To save by His power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the “Haven of Rest,”
And say, “My Beloved is mine.” (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea
• Title: The Haven of Rest
• Author: Henry L. Gilmour
• Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1967
• Topic: Christ: Refuge

Tune Information

• Name: [My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]
• Composer: George D. Moore
• Key: A♭ Major