Christ in Song ‎#211

211. The Haven of Rest

1 My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea,
So burdened with sin, and distressed,
Till I heard a sweet voice saying, "Make me your choice;"
And I entered the "Haven of Rest!"

Chorus:
I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
I sail the wide seas no more;
The tempest may sweep o'er the wild, stormy deep,
In Jesus I'm safe evermore.

2 I yield myself to his tender embrace,
And faith taking hold of his Word,
My fetters fell off, and I anchored my soul:
The Haven of Rest is my Lord. [Chorus]

3 The song of my soul, since the Lord made me whole,
Has been the OLD STORY so blest,
Of Jesus, who'll save whosoever will have
A home in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus]

4 How precious the tho't that we all may recline,
Like John the beloved and blest,
On Jesus' strong arm, where no tempest can harm,
Secure in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus]

5 O come to the Saviour! he patiently waits
To save by his power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
And say, "my Beloved is mine." [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea
• Title: The Haven of Rest
• Author: H. L. Gilmour
• Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Rest in Christ; Living His Life: Rest in Christ; Invitation and Repentance: Call Accepted
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]
• Composer: Geo. D. Moore
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.