Safe On the Christ Rock

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What though the shadows gather around me

Author: Lizzie DeArmond
Tune: [What though the shadows gather around me]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 What tho’ the shadows gather around me,
Like a glad bird my heart ever sings;
Kept by His grace, I’m ever abiding
Safe on the Christ-Rock, under His wings.

Refrain:
Safe on the Christ-Rock I am abiding,
Wonderful peace and assurance it brings,
Trusting my Saviour, nothing can harm me,
Safe on the Christ-Rock, under His wings.

2 Joyful communion, fellowship holy,
Bring to my spirit wonderful things;
In the sweet stillness haven seems nearer,
Safe on the Christ-Rock, under His wings. [Refrain]

3 Life everlasting Jesus hath promised,
O the sweet joy and comfort it brings;
Trusting His grace, I know He will keep me
Safe on the Christ-Rock, under His wings. [Refrain]

Source: Sacred Praise: for Use in Gospel Meetings, Evangelistic Services ... #43

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Author: Lizzie DeArmond

Lizzie De Armond was a prolific writer of children's hymns, recitations and exercises. When she was twelve years old her first poem was published in the Germantown, Pa. Telegraph, however, it was not until she was a widow with eight children to support that she started writing in earnest. She wrote articles, librettos, nature stories and other works, as well as hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916) Go to person page >

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First Line:	What though the shadows gather around me
Title:	Safe On the Christ Rock
Author:	Lizzie DeArmond
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Safe on the Christ-Rock I am abiding
Copyright:	Public Domain