Author: Hugh Stowell (1799-1865) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #527 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: From every stormy wind that blows Lyrics: 1 From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes,
There is a calm, a sure retreat: ‘Tis found beneath the mercy seat.
2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads,
A place than all besides more sweet; It is the blood-bought mercy seat.
3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend;
Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy seat.
4 There, there, on angel’s wings we soar, And earthly cares molest no more,
And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy seat.
5 Ah! whither should we flee for aid, When tempted, desolate dismayed?
Or how the hosts of sin defeat, Had suffering saints no mercy seat? Topics: Christan Life Faith and Trust Scripture: Exodus 25:22 Tune Title: RETREAT (Hastings)
From Every Stormy Wind