Living Hymns ‎#160

160. The Haven of Rest

1 My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea,
So burdened with sin, and distressed,
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 o'er the 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 and blest,
On Jesus' strong arm, where no tempest can harm,--
Secure in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus]

5 Oh, come to the Saviour, 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: H. L. Gilmour
• Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the haven of rest
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1889, by John J. Hood

Tune Information

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