Timeless Truths ‎#794

794. Within the Rock

1 I have a sure and safe retreat
To which I always flee,
From every storm of life I meet—
’Tis Christ the Rock for me.

Refrain:
Within the Rock I safely hide,
A glorious place for me;
There’s naught more sure that can abide
Through time or eternity.

2 Though tempests rage and wild winds blow,
Whom can I trust but Thee?
I feel secure from every foe
In Christ, the Rock for me. [Refrain]

3 Come stormy wind and rolling sea,
Come fire and tempest shock,
I’m in that cleft once made for me
In Christ the solid Rock. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have a sure and safe retreat
• Title: Within the Rock
• Author: B. E. W. (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Within the Rock I safely hide
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 30:26
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Within_the_Rock); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (165); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (305)

Tune Information

• Name: [I have a sure and safe retreat]
• Composer: Barney E. Warren (1911)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Key: D Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Within_the_Rock); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (165); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (305)