Scripture Verse

O keep my soul, and deliver me. Psalm 25:20

Introduction

Words: An­nie Rud­dick, in Spir­it­ual Songs, ed­it­ed by Eli­sha A. Hoff­man & John H. Ten­ney (Cleve­land, Ohio: Sam­uel Bark­er, 1878), num­ber 39.

Music: Tho­mas B. Wea­ver (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Rud­dick or Wea­ver (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Savior, fold me in Thy arms,
Keep me safe from earth’s alarms;
Keep me washed in Je­sus’ blood—
Keep me in the crimson flood.

Refrain

Sweetly saved! all hail to the Lamb!
All glo­ry and praise to Je­sus be giv’n,
Sweetly saved! all hail to the Lamb!
All glo­ry and praise to Je­sus be giv’n!

Keep me humble at Thy feet,
Always for Thy use made meet;
May I, Sav­ior, find in Thee,
Refuge, favor, liberty.

Refrain

Knowest Thou my pains and fears;
Lord, Thou seest all my tears;
Loving Sav­ior, meek and mild,
Thou dost guide Thy lov­ing child.

Refrain

Savior, al­ways be my guide,
While on life’s un­ev­en tide;
Guide me to the streets of gold,
Safely housed with­in Thy fold.

Refrain