In the Hollow of His Hand

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O, soul tossed on the billows, afar from friendly land

Author: Louise J. Kirkwood
Tune: [O, soul tossed on the billows]
Published in 5 hymnals

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1. O, soul tossed on the billows,
Afar from friendly land,
Look up to Him who holds thee in
The hollow of His hand.

Refrain
In The hollow of His hand,
In the hollow of His hand,
O how safe are all who trust Him,
In The hollow of His hand.

2. Tho’ raging winds may drive thee,
A wreck upon the strand,
Still cling to Him who holds thee in
The hollow of His hand. [Refrain]

3. When strength is spent in toiling,
And wearily you stand,
Then rest in Him who holds thee in
The hollow of His hand. [Refrain]

4. And when at last we’re gathered,
With all the ransomed band,
We’ll praise our God who holds us in
The hollow of His hand. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #2986

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Author: Louise J. Kirkwood

Louise J Kirkwood USA 1846-1914. It is surmised she married William J Demorest in New York City, and she became a good seamstress and an author. In 1881 she wrote “An illustrated sewing primer with songs and music for schools and families”. It was about basic sewing and dressmaking. Another book, “School sewing”, was also published. Kirkwood also patented a school sewing system box in 1887. As of 1909 she was still living. The book had several reprintings and can still be purchased on line. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	O, soul tossed on the billows, afar from friendly land
Title:	In the Hollow of His Hand
Author:	Louise J. Kirkwood
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	In the hollow of his hand
Copyright:	Public Domain