Scripture Verse

In the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice. Psalm 63:7

Introduction

Words: Jo­na­than B. At­chin­son, in Sal­va­tion Ech­oes: For Sab­bath School, Gos­pel, Pray­er and Praise Meet­ings (Al­li­ance, Ohio: Ralph E. Hud­son, 1882), num­ber 29.

Music: Ed­win O. Ex­cell (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

portrait
Edwin O. Excell (1851–1921)

Lyrics

In the shadow of His wings
There is rest, sweet rest;
There is rest from care and labor,
There is rest for friend and neighbor;
In the shadow of His wings
There is rest, sweet rest,
In the shadow of His wings
There is rest (sweet rest).

Refrain

There is rest, there is peace,
There is joy, in the shadow of His wings:
There is rest, there is peace,
There is joy, in the shadow of His wings.

In the shadow of His wings
There is peace, sweet peace,
Peace that passeth understanding,
Peace, sweet peace that knows no ending;
In the shadow of His wings
There is peace, sweet peace,
In the shadow of His wings
There is peace (sweet peace).

Refrain

In the shadow of His wings
There is joy, glad joy,
There is joy to tell the story,
Joy exceeding, full of glo­ry;
In the shadow of His wings
There is joy, glad joy,
In the shadow of His wings
There is joy (glad joy).

Refrain