Laudes Domini ‎#405

405. Strength, Fortress, Refuge

1 Dear Refuge of my weary soul,
On thee, when sorrows rise,
On thee, when waves of trouble roll,
MY fainting hope relies.

2 To thee I tell each rising grief,
For thou alone canst heal;
Thy word can bring a sweet relief
For every pain I feel.

3 But, oh, when gloomy doubts prevail,
I fear to call thee mine;
The springs of comfort seem to fail,
And all my hopes decline.

4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee?
Thou art my only trust;
And still my soul would cleave to thee,
Though prostrate in the dust.

5 Thy mercy-seat is open still,
Here let my soul retreat,
With humble hope attend thy will,
And wait beneath thy feet.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Refuge of my weary soul
• Title: Strength, Fortress, Refuge
• Author: Anne Steele
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christian Experience; Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Love: For the Saviour
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.