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There Is a Safe and Secret Place

Henry Francis Lyte (1836) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 17:8

Verse 1

There is a safe and secret place Beneath the wings divine Reserved for all the heirs of grace; Oh, be that refuge mine!

Verse 2

The least and feeblest there may bide Uninjured and unawed; While thousands fall on ev'ry side They rest secure in God.

Verse 3

The angels watch them on their way And aid with friendly arm; While Satan, roaring for his prey, May hate, but cannot harm.

Verse 4

They feed in pastures large and fair Of love and truth divine. O child of God, O Glory’s heir, How rich a lot is thine!

Verse 5

A hand almighty to defend, An ear for ev’ry call, An honored life, a peaceful end, And Heav’n to crown it all!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 17:8

Reference 2

  • psalms 91

Reference 3

  • luke 13:34
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