Joy to the World ‎#84

84. The Rock that is Higher

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

Chorus:
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 Oh, sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how heavy my feet;
But toiling in life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet!

Chorus:
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.

3 Oh, near to the Rock let me keep,
Or blessings, or sorrows prevail;
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale.

Chorus:
Then quick, to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I:
Then quick, to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep
• Title: The Rock that is Higher
• Author: E. Johnson
• Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep]
• Composer: W. G. Fischer, by Per
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.