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The Haven of Rest

My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea

Author: H. L. Gilmour (1885)
Tune: [My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]
Published in 328 hymnals

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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.

Refrain:
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. [Refrain]

3 The song of my soul, since the Lord made me whole,
Has been the old story so blessed,
Of Jesus who'll save whosoever will have
A home in the haven of rest. [Refrain]

4 How precious the thought that we all may recline,
Like John, the beloved and blessed,
On Jesus' strong arm, where no tempest can harm,
Secure in the haven of rest. [Refrain]

5 Oh, come to the Savior, He patiently waits
To save by His power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the haven of rest,
And say, "My Beloved is mine." [Refrain]


Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #265

Author: H. L. Gilmour

Henry Lake Gilmour United Kingdom 1836-1920. Born at Londonderry, Ireland, he emigrated to America as a teenager, thinking he wanted to learn navigation. When he reached the U.S., he arrived in Philadelphia and decided to seek his fortune in America. He started working as a painter, then served in the American Civil War, where he was captured and spent several months in Libby Prison, Richmond, VA. He married Letitia Pauline Howard in 1858. After the war he trained as a dentist and did that for many years. In 1869 he moved to Wenonah, NJ, and helped found the Methodist church there in 1885. He served as Sunday school superintendent and, for four decades, directed the choir at the Pittman Grove Camp Meeting, also working as song leade… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea
Title: The Haven of Rest
Author: H. L. Gilmour (1885)
Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the haven of rest
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #2180
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #265

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #242

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #530

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Hymns of Faith #319

Hymns of the Christian Life #493

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #67

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Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #657

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #469

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Rejoice Hymns #527

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Sacred Selections for the Church #496

Sacred Songs of the Church #754

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Sing Joyfully #489

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Small Church Music #2566

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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #138

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The Cyber Hymnal #2180

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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #400

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Timeless Truths #807

Worship His Majesty #434

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Yes, Lord! #89

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