He Will Hide Me

When the storms of life are raging,
Tempests wild on sea and land,
I will seek a place of refuge,
In the shadow of God’s hand.

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He will hide me, He will hide me,
Where no harm can e’er betide me;
He will hide me, safely hide me,
In the shadow of His hand.

Tho’ He may send some affliction,
’Twill but make me long for home;
For in love and not in anger,
All His chastenings will come.

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Enemies may strive to injure,
Satan all his arts employ;
He will turn what seems to harm me
Into everlasting joy.

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So, while here the cross I’m bearing,
Meeting storms and billows wild,
Jesus for my soul is caring,
Naught can harm His Father’s child.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1885

Commonly attributed to Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby); the style, themes, and refrain are characteristic of her work. Some hymnals list the composer of the tune as Robert Lowry, but the lyrics are hers. Alternate attributions are rare.