Scripture Verse

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:2

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Phi­lip P. Bliss, Go­spel Hymns No. 2 1876 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Philip P. Bliss (1838–1876)

Lyrics

In Zion’s rock abiding,
My soul her triumph sings;
In His pavilion hiding,
I praise the King of kings.

Refrain

My high tower is He!
To Him will I flee;
In Him confide, in Him abide;
My high tower is He!

Wild waves are round me swelling,
Dark clouds above I see;
Yet, in my fortress dwelling,
More safe I cannot be.

Refrain

My tower of strength can ne­ver
In time of trouble fail;
No power of hell, for­ev­er,
Against it shall prevail.

Refrain