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The Hollow of God's Hand

E. S. Lorenz • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 17:8

Verse 1

I am safe, whatever may betide me; I am safe, who ever may deride me; I am safe, as long as I confide me In the hollow of God’s hand.

Chorus

In the hollow, hollow of his hand! In the hollow, hollow of his hand! I am safe, while God himself doth hold me In the hollow of his hand.

Verse 2

What tho’ fierce the stormy blasts roar round me; What tho’ sore life’s trials oft confound me; I am safe, for nought of ill can wound me In the hollow of God’s hand.

Chorus

In the hollow, hollow of his hand! In the hollow, hollow of his hand! I am safe, while God himself doth hold me In the hollow of his hand.

Verse 3

Everlasting arms of love enfold me; Words of peace the voice divine has told me; I am safe, while God himself doth hold me In the hollow of his hand.

Chorus

In the hollow, hollow of his hand! In the hollow, hollow of his hand! I am safe, while God himself doth hold me In the hollow of his hand.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 17:8
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