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

400. The Haven of Rest

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 blest,
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 blest,
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]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea
• Title: The Haven of Rest
• Author: H. L. Gilmour
• Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Commitment; Invitation; Salvation; Security; Submission; Testimony

Tune Information

• Name: GOODSHIP
• Composer: George D. Moore
• Key: A♭ Major