Hiding, Safely Hiding

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Neath the shadow of the Almighty

Author: Edwin O. Excell
Tune: [Neath the shadow of the Almighty]
Published in 15 hymnals

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1 Neath the shadow of th’Almighty,
In the presence of my King;
I am hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing.
In the secret place abiding,
In contentment I can sing,
I am hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing.

Refrain:
Hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing,
I am hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing.

2 When the storms of life are raging,
Closer to His side I cling;
I am hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing.
In His love I’m safely sheltered,
Peace and quiet He doth bring.
I am hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing. [Refrain]

3 All my life, my love, my service,
All I have to Him I bring;
I am hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing.
He will hide me, safely hide me
Till in heav’n this song I sing:
I am hiding, hiding,
Hiding in the shadow of His wing. [Refrain]

Source: Triumphant Songs No.5 #76

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Author: Edwin O. Excell

Edwin Othello Excel USA 1851-1921. Born at Uniontown, OH, he started working as a bricklayer and plasterer. He loved music and went to Chicago to study it under George Root. He married Eliza Jane “Jennie” Bell in 1871. They had a son, William, in 1874. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he became a prominent publisher, composer, song leader, and singer of music for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings. He founded singing schools at various locations in the country and worked with evangelist, Sam Jones, as his song leader for two decades. He established a music publishing house in Chicago and authored or composed over 2,000 gospel songs. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville,… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line:	Neath the shadow of the Almighty
Title:	Hiding, Safely Hiding
Author:	Edwin O. Excell
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I am hiding, safely hiding
Copyright:	Public Domain