Thou My Shield

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 94:23

Verse 1

When the hopes that smile today With the morrow pass away; When the flowers that pleasure weaves Fade and fall like autumn leaves:

Chorus

Thou my shield and strength divine, Closer draw my love to Thine; Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.

Verse 2

When my heart with toils oppressed Vainly seeks the balm of rest; When beset with trials deep, Throbbing cares that will not sleep:

Chorus

Thou my shield and strength divine, Closer draw my love to Thine; Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.

Verse 3

When afflictions o’er my soul Like the waves of ocean roll: When the clouds above me frown And my burden weighs me down:

Chorus

Thou my shield and strength divine, Closer draw my love to Thine; Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.

Verse 4

When the storms of life shall cease, When the waves are hushed in peace; When I reach my home at last, Every danger safely passed:

Chorus

Thou my shield and strength divine, Closer draw my love to Thine; Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.

Scripture References

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