Author: Winfield Macomber, 1865-1896 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2291 First Line: Safe is my refuge, sweet is my rest Refrain First Line: Oh! what wonderful, wonderful rest! Lyrics: 1. Safe is my refuge, sweet is my rest,
Ill cannot harm me, nor foes e’er molest;
Jesus my spirit so tenderly calms,
Holding me close in His mighty arms.
Refrain
Oh! what wonderful, wonderful rest!
Trusting completely in Jesus I’m blest;
Sweetly He comforts and shields from alarms,
Holding me safe in His mighty arms.
2. Pressing my tear stained cheek to His own,
Hushing my grief with His sweet gentle tone;
Touching my heart with His healing balms,
Holding me still in His mighty arms. [Refrain]
3. Tempests may rage, sin’s surges may beat,
Ne’er can they reach my sheltered retreat;
Free from all danger, from dread alarms,
Resting so safe in His mighty arms. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Safe is my refuge, sweet is my rest]
Held in His Mighty Arms