Rock in the Desert

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O Rock in the desert I fly unto thee

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [O Rock in the desert I fly unto Thee]
Published in 9 hymnals

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1 O Rock in the desert, I fly unto Thee,
When tempest and storms sweep my sky,
I hide in the cleft that was riven for me,
For safety on Thee I reply.

Chorus:
O Rock in the desert, I'm hiding in Thee,
Till the storms of life's journey are past;
Thou Rock of my refuge, my soul safely keep,
O receive it in heaven at last.

2 O Rock in the desert, my refuge and all,
I hide in my weakness in Thee;
Thy love is a shield and I find sweet repose,
Where grace is abundant and free. [Chorus]

3 O Rock in the desert that gives perfect peace,
That bringeth a joy to my soul;
I rest in Thy shadow, I hide in Thy clef,
Thy love does my spirit control. [Chorus]

Source: Christian Hymns: for every purpose in worship #218

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Author: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	O Rock in the desert I fly unto thee
Title:	Rock in the Desert
Author:	Frank M. Davis
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	O Rock in the desert, I'm hiding in thee
Copyright:	Public Domain