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),

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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