Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#375

375. The Rock That Is Higher than I

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

Refrain:
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 O sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how weary my feet;
But toiling in life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! (Refrain)

3 O near to the Rock let me keep,
If blessings or sorrow prevail;
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: O sometimes the shadows are deep
• Title: The Rock That Is Higher than I
• Author: Erastus Johnson, 1826-1909
• Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Christ: Refuge; The Christian Way of Life: Comfort and Encouragement

Tune Information

• Name: [O sometimes the shadows are deep]
• Composer: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912
• Key: A♭ Major