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Under the Shadow of Thy Wings

Margarette W. Snodgrass • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 63:7

Verse 1

I will rejoice with gladness deep, While in Thy care I wake or sleep; Close to Thy side will ever cling, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing.

Chorus

Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, under the shadow, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing.

Verse 2

I will rejoice that Thou art near, Thou wilt the faintest whisper hear; Darkness may come, but I will sing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing.

Chorus

Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, under the shadow, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing.

Verse 3

I will rejoice, my heart doth leap; To Thee in danger I will creep; Counting it joy all pain to bring, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing

Chorus

Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, under the shadow, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing.

Verse 4

Safe in its shelter I would hide, There let me evermore abide; I can rejoice in everything, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing.

Chorus

Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing, Morning and evening I will sing, Under the shadow, under the shadow, Under the shadow, the shadow of Thy wing.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 63:7