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I Am Sheltered in Thee

I am safe in the Rock that is higher than I

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [I am safe in the Rock that is higher than I]
Published in 32 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I am safe in the Rock that is higher than I;
This my refuge thro’ storms e’er shall be;
Tho’ my frail bark is tossed on the billows’ mad foam,
Yet I’m sheltered forever in Thee.

Refrain:
Sheltered in Thee, sheltered in Thee,
O Thou blest Rock of Ages,
I am sheltered in Thee.

2 I am safe in the Cleft that was riven for me;
From the pow’r of the tempter I’m free;
Tho’ my path way be dark, and the storms sweep the sky,
Yet securely I’m sheltered in Thee. [Refrain]

3 I am safe in the Rock let whatever betide;
Death and hell have no terror to me,
I can walk without fear thro’ the shadowy vale,
For securely I’m sheltered in Thee. [Refrain]

Source: Crowning Day No. 3 #16

Author: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I am safe in the Rock that is higher than I
Title: I Am Sheltered in Thee
Author: Frank M. Davis
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Sheltered in Thee
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #10495
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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