The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10998

10998. O Refuge Sweet!

1 Like Noah’s dove, I found no rest
Outside the ark, unsaved, unblest,
But when away on sin’s deep sea,
A sweet voice said, "Come unto Me."

Refrain:
O refuge sweet, on Jesus’ breast,
In Him alone is perfect rest;
From every fear and sin set free,
Dear Savior, let me rest in Thee.

2 As to the ark the dove did fly
For rest and safety, so did I;
My weary soul found refuge there,
Where Jesus waits to answer prayer. [Refrain]

3 Now safe in Him tho’ storms arise,
And darkness seems to veil the skies;
Sweet peace is mine, I trust His care
Whose mercies now enclose me there. [Refrain]

4 Within the ark—’twere death outside—
I dwell secure, and satisfied;
My soul is safe from all alarms,
Upheld by everlasting arms. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Like Noah’s dove, I found no rest
• Title: O Refuge Sweet!
• Author: Aratus M. Deuel (1903)
• Refrain First Line: O refuge sweet, on Jesus’ breast
• Meter: LMD
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ALBUQUERQUE
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick (1903)
• Meter: LMD
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain