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Author: Aratus M. Deuel Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Like Noah’s dove, I found no rest Refrain First Line: O refuge sweet, on Jesus’ breast Lyrics: 1 Like Noah’s dove, I found no rest Outside the ark, unsaved, unblest, But when away on sin’s deep sea, A sweet voice said, "Come unto Me." Refrain: O refuge sweet, on Jesus’ breast, In Him alone is perfect rest; From every fear and sin set free, Dear Savior, let me rest in Thee. 2 As to the ark the dove did fly For rest and safety, so did I; My weary soul found refuge there, Where Jesus waits to answer prayer. [Refrain] 3 Now safe in Him tho’ storms arise, And darkness seems to veil the skies; Sweet peace is mine, I trust His care Whose mercies now enclose me there. [Refrain] 4 Within the ark—’twere death outside— I dwell secure, and satisfied; My soul is safe from all alarms, Upheld by everlasting arms. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ALBUQUERQUE

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[Like Noah's dove, I found no rest]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chas. Edw. Pollock Incipit: 55112 33321 11176 Used With Text: O Refuge Sweet!

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O Refuge Sweet

Author: Aratus M. Deuel Hymnal: Glorious Praise #27 (1904) First Line: Like Noah's dove, I found no rest Refrain First Line: O refuge sweet, on Jesus' breast Lyrics: 1 Like Noah’s dove, I found no rest Outside the Ark, unsaved, unblest, But when away on sin’s deep sea, A sweet voice said, “Come unto me.” Refrain: O refuge sweet, on Jesus’ breast, In him alone is perfect rest; From every fear and sin set free, Dear Saviour, let me rest in thee. 2 As to the Ark the dove did fly For rest and safety, so did I; My weary soul found refuge there, Where Jesus waits to answer pray’r. [Refrain] 3 Now safe in him, tho’ storms arise, And darkness seem to veil the skies; Sweet peace is mine, I trust his care Whose mercies now enclose me there. [Refrain] 4 Within the Ark—‘twere death outside— I dwell secure, and satisfied; My soul is safe from all alarms, Upheld by “Everlasting arms.” [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Like Noah's dove, I found no rest]

O Refuge Sweet!

Author: Aratus M. Deuel Hymnal: The Young People's Hymnal No. 3 #167 (1906) First Line: Like Noah's dove, I found no rest Refrain First Line: O refuge sweet, on Jesus' breast Languages: English Tune Title: [Like Noah's dove, I found no rest]

O Refuge Sweet!

Author: Aratus M. Deuel Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #10998 Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Like Noah’s dove, I found no rest Refrain First Line: O refuge sweet, on Jesus’ breast Lyrics: 1 Like Noah’s dove, I found no rest Outside the ark, unsaved, unblest, But when away on sin’s deep sea, A sweet voice said, "Come unto Me." Refrain: O refuge sweet, on Jesus’ breast, In Him alone is perfect rest; From every fear and sin set free, Dear Savior, let me rest in Thee. 2 As to the ark the dove did fly For rest and safety, so did I; My weary soul found refuge there, Where Jesus waits to answer prayer. [Refrain] 3 Now safe in Him tho’ storms arise, And darkness seems to veil the skies; Sweet peace is mine, I trust His care Whose mercies now enclose me there. [Refrain] 4 Within the ark—’twere death outside— I dwell secure, and satisfied; My soul is safe from all alarms, Upheld by everlasting arms. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ALBUQUERQUE

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William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: William James Kirkpatrick Composer of "ALBUQUERQUE" in The Cyber Hymnal William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman

Charles Edward Pollock

1853 - 1928 Person Name: Chas. Edw. Pollock Composer of "[Like Noah's dove, I found no rest]" in Glorious Praise Charles Edward Pollock USA 1853-1928. Born at Newcastle, PA, he moved to Jefferson City, MO, when age 17. He was a cane maker for C W Allen. He also worked 20 years for the MO Pacific Railroad, as a depot clerk and later as Assistant Roadmaster. He was a musician and prolific songwriter, composing 5000+ songs, mostly used in Sunday school settings and church settings. He took little remuneration for his compositions, preferring they be freely used. He produced three songbooks: “Praises”, “Beauty of praise”, and “Waves of melody”. In 1886 he married Martha (Mattie) Jane Harris, and they had three children: Robert, Edward, and a daughter. He died in Merriam, KS. John Perry ================= Pollock, Charles Edward. (Jefferson City, Missouri, 1853-1924). Records of Jefferson City indicate the following: 1897 clerk at depot; residence at 106 Broadway (with Mildred Pollock) 1904-1905 cane maker for C. W. Allen 1908-1909 musician; residence at 106 Broadway (with wife Matty) 1912-1913 residence at St. Louis Road, east city limits --Wilmer Swope, DNAH Archives Note: not to be confused with Charles Edward Pollock (c.1871-1924).