The Shadow of the Rock

Lead to the shadow of the Rock of Refuge
My weary feet;
Give me the water from the life-stream flowing
Clear, pure and sweet.

Refrain

There from the billows and the tempest hiding,
Under the shelter of Thy love abiding,
Safe in the shadow of the “Rock of Ages,”
Joy shall be mine!

Lead to the shadow of the Rock Eternal
My heart oppressed;
There in the secret of Thy holy presence,
Calm shall I rest.

Refrain

Lead to the shadow of the Rock of Ages;
Oh, keep Thou me
Safe from the arrows of the world’s temptations,
Close, close to Thee!

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1875

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) is the most likely author; the text matches her known hymn 'Lead to the Shadow of the Rock' (sometimes titled 'The Shadow of the Rock'). The style, use of 'Rock of Ages' imagery, and refrain are characteristic of her work. Alternate attributions are rare but occasionally list the composer (William H. Doane) in error.