Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 17:8
Words: Adalyn Evilsizer, 1904.
Music: Anthony J. Showalter (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Evilsizer (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
When the waves of time sweep o’er me,
I shall never be dismayed,
For my Savior goes before me,
And He says, Be not afraid.
Refrain
Christ is near me, He will cheer me,
Whatsoe’er my lot may be;
He will guide me, keep and hide me,
’Neath His wings, ’neath His wings eternally.
When the cares of life surround me,
Christ each heavy burden bears;
Since thro’ love He sought and found me,
Every grief He freely shares.
Refrain
When the way seems rough and dreary,
Jesus gently takes my hand,
And He whispers, Come, ye weary,
Just beyond is Beulah Land.
Refrain