In the shadow of the Rock Let me rest, let me rest, When I feel the tempest shock Thrill my breast, thrill my breast ; All in vain the storm shall sweep, While I hide, while I hide, And my tranquil station keep, By Thy side.
O my Saviour, blessed Rock ! Let me hide, let me hide ; And for ever in Thy cleft Safe abide. Till the storms of life are past, With their cold and chilly blast, And I'm anchored safe at last, By Thy side !
2. On the parched and desert way, Where I tread, where I tread, With the scorching noontide ray O'er my head, o'er my head ; Let me find a welcome shade, Cool and still, cool and still, And my weary steps be stayed, While I will.
3. I in peace will rest me there Till I see, till I see That the skies again are fair Over me, over me ; That the burning heat is past, And the day, and the day Bids the traveller go at last On his way.