Timeless Truths ‎#591

591. I've Found a Refuge

1 I’ve found a refuge now from every sorrow,
Joy everlasting and sweet;
I see this world, with all its sinful follies,
Conquered at my feet.

Refrain:
Oh, blessed thought, my sins are gone!
I lean on Jesus’ breast,
And while the storm without is madly raging,
I have perfect rest.

2 Oh, could you offer every earthly treasure,
Diamonds and pearls of the sea;
Then, turning from them I would gladly whisper,
“Christ has set me free.” [Refrain]

3 Far brighter than the shining stars above me,
Beaming with beauty and grace,
Adorned in heaven’s majesty and splendor,
Is my resting place. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I've found a refuge now from every sorrow
• Title: I've Found a Refuge
• Author: D. O. T. (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, blessed thought, my sins are gone!
• Meter: 11.7.11.5.8.6.11.5
• Scripture:
  Psalm 62:7
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Ive_Found_a_Refuge); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (31); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (69)

Tune Information

• Name: [I've found a refuge now from every sorrow]
• Composer: Daniel O. Teasley (1911)
• Meter: 11.7.11.5.8.6.11.5
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Ive_Found_a_Refuge); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (31); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (69)