Joyful Sound ‎#40

40. My Rock

1 Thou art a Rock in a thirsty land,
Whose shadow by faith I see;
And oh, how sweet, from the noontide heat
When weary, to rest in thee.

Refrain:
Under thy shadow what joy to rest;
Under thy shadow when toil-oppressed;
Under thy shadow, supremely blest,
O Rock in a thirsty land.

2 Thou art a Rock in a thirsty land,
Where peaceful my soul may dwell;
And cool and clear are the streams I hear
That flow from the wayside well. [Refrain]

3 Thou art a Rock in a thirsty land,
A Rock of defence for me;
No thought of ill can my spirit fill,
While firm is my trust in thee. [Refrain]

4 Thou art a Rock in a thirsty land,
Where safely thou bidst me hide,
Till angels come from my Father’s throne,
And carry me o’er the tide. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art a Rock in a thirsty land
• Title: My Rock
• Author: James L. Black
• Refrain First Line: Under thy shadow what joy to rest
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou art a Rock in a thirsty land]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney