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Author: Mary Torrence Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Around me oft the winds may blow Refrain First Line: O weary heart, that’s battled long Lyrics: 1 Around me oft the winds may blow, And mad’ning waves rush to and fro, I will not fear, tho’ fierce the shock, For He hath set me on a rock. Refrain: O weary heart, that’s battled long With hosts of sin, be brave and strong; Look up to God amid the shock, And He will set thee on a rock. 2 Tho’ thunders roar, and light’nings flash, Tho’ fearful storms may round me crash, At all their rage I well may mock, For He hath set me on a rock. [Refrain] 3 Tho’ waters deep around me roll, They have no pow’r to harm my soul; I rest secure beneath their shock, For He hath set me on a rock. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Around me oft the winds may blow]

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[Around me oft the winds may blow]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wilbur A. Christy Incipit: 55123 35312 55724 Used With Text: He Hath Set Me on a Rock

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He Hath Set Me on a Rock

Author: Mary Torrence Hymnal: Gospel Jewels #139 (1890) First Line: Around me oft the winds may blow Refrain First Line: O weary heart, that’s battled long Lyrics: 1 Around me oft the winds may blow, And mad’ning waves rush to and fro, I will not fear, tho’ fierce the shock, For He hath set me on a rock. Refrain: O weary heart, that’s battled long With hosts of sin, be brave and strong; Look up to God amid the shock, And He will set thee on a rock. 2 Tho’ thunders roar, and light’nings flash, Tho’ fearful storms may round me crash, At all their rage I well may mock, For He hath set me on a rock. [Refrain] 3 Tho’ waters deep around me roll, They have no pow’r to harm my soul; I rest secure beneath their shock, For He hath set me on a rock. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Around me oft the winds may blow]

He Hath Set Me On a Rock

Author: Mary Torrence Hymnal: Purest Gems #44 (1891) First Line: Around me oft the winds may blow Refrain First Line: O weary heart, that's battled long Languages: English Tune Title: [Around me oft the winds may blow]

He hath set me on a rock

Author: Mary Torrence Hymnal: Precious Jewels #46 (1878) First Line: Around me oft, tho' winds may blow Refrain First Line: O weary heart that's battled long

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Wilbur A. Christy

Composer of "[Around me oft the winds may blow]" in Gospel Jewels Wilbur Amos Christy USA 1845-1928. Born in Kinsman, OH, he attended the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, and dedicated his life to music. He had an outstanding tenor voice and was encouraged to pursue an operetic career. Meeting J. G. Towner, they held conventions and concert tours in PA and NY. He also studied with other music masters, J. G. Webb, George F. Root, and Sir George McFarren. He became director and teacher of the National Normal Institute in Lebanon, OH, where George Root was principal. He was known for his work in glee, chorus, and class music, his convention work, and by his Sabbath school songs. His mission in faith caused him to pursue a career change. Following his friend, Philip P. Bliss, he became a singing evangelist. He was known as a gospel singer and composer of gospel hymns and songs. John Perry