Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#183

183. 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."

Chours:
I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
I'll sail the wide seas no more;
The tempest may sweep over 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. [Chorus]

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!" [Chorus]

4 How precious the tho't 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!" [Chorus]

5 O come to the Saviour, He patiently waits
To save by His power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
And say, "My Beloved is mine." [Chorus]

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: 1934
• Copyright: Used by pe.r of Dr. H. L. Gilmour
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]
• Composer: George D. Moore
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Used by per. of Dr. H. L. Gilmour
• Notes: Now Public Domain