Neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand.
John 10:28
Words: Louise J. Kirkwood, 1887, alt.
Music: George C. Stebbins (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Kirkwood (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
O, soul tossed on the billows,
Afar from friendly land,
Look up to Him who holds thee in
The hollow of His hand.
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In The hollow of His hand,
In the hollow of His hand,
O how safe are all who trust Him,
In The hollow of His hand.
Tho’ raging winds may drive thee,
A wreck upon the strand,
Still cling to Him who holds thee in
The hollow of His hand.
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When strength is spent in toiling,
And wearily you stand,
Then rest in Him who holds thee in
The hollow of His hand.
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And when at last we’re gathered,
With all the ransomed band,
We’ll praise our God who holds us in
The hollow of His hand.
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