A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship 29. God is the refuge of his saints

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A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship‎#29

Text:

God the Refuge of his Children

1 God is the refuge of his saints,
When storms of sharp distress invade.
Ere we can offer our complaints,
Behold him present with his aid.

2 Let mountains from their seats be hurl'd
Down to the deep, and buried there;
Convulsions shake the solid world:
Our faith shall never yield to fear.

3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar;
In sacred peace our souls abide;
While ev'ry nation, ev'ry shore
Trembles and dreads the swelling tide.

4 'Midst storms and tempests, Lord! thy word
Does ev'ry rising fear control.
Sweet peace thy promises afford,
And well sustain the fainting soul.

Text Information
First Line:	God is the refuge of his saints
Title:	God the Refuge of his Children
Meter:	L. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1845
Topic:	Of God: Providence of God
Notes:	Public Domain.