Lead Me to the Rock

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When the waves of my sorrow overwhelm me

Author: Ida L. Reed
Tune: [When the waves of my sorrow overwhelm me]
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1 When the waves of my sorrow o’erwhelm me,
Savior, to Thee from the depth will I cry;
Unto Thee, Lord, so mighty to save me,
“Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.”

Refrain:
Lead me to the Rock, lead me to the Rock,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I;
Lead me to the Rock, O lead me,
Lead me to the Rock, O lead me,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.

2 Thou art e’er my defence and my shelter,
And unto Thee in my need will I fly;
For Thy mercy shall nevermore fail me,
“Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.” [Refrain]

3 When life’s clouds and its darkness enshroud me,
Unto my soul Thou wilt surely draw nigh;
Neath Thy wings Thou wilt shelter and hide me,
“Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.” [Refrain]

Source: Triumphant Songs No.5 #120

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Author: Ida L. Reed

Ida Lilliard Reed, 1865-1951 Born: November 30, 1865, near Arden, Barbour County, West Virginia. Died: July 8, 1951, Arden, West Virginia. Buried: Ebenezer Methodist Church, Arden, West Virginia. Reed is said to have written 2,000 hymns in her lifetime. In 1939, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers recognized her "substantial contribution to American music" by awarding her a small "weekly bonus." © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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First Line:	When the waves of my sorrow overwhelm me
Title:	Lead Me to the Rock
Author:	Ida L. Reed
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Lead me to the Rock, lead me to the Rock
Copyright:	Public Domain