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Refuge

Josephine Pollard • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 68:2

Verse 1

In the darkest hour That my heart may know Out of Satan’s power Whiter shall I go?

Chorus

To Jesus! to Jesus! Only unto Jesus, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend.

Verse 2

Here there is no refuge For the soul oppressed; Whither shall I journey? Whither seek for rest?

Chorus

To Jesus! to Jesus! Only unto Jesus, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend.

Verse 3

Poor, and weak, and wretched, Full of fears and woe, To be free from torment, Whither can I go?

Chorus

To Jesus! to Jesus! Only unto Jesus, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend.

Verse 4

Bound in cords of anguish, By my sins dismayed; Whither, then, ah, wither Can I look for aid?

Chorus

To Jesus! to Jesus! Only unto Jesus, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend.

Verse 5

Joy in tribulation! Hope that sets me free! Jesus, my salvation, Lo! I turn to thee.

Chorus

To Jesus! to Jesus! Only unto Jesus, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend, The Saviour so compassionate, The sinner’s only Friend.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 68:2