There is a safe and secret place,
Beneath the wings divine,
Reserved for all the heirs of grace;
O be that refuge mine!

The least and feeblest there may bide,
Uninjured and unawed;
While thousands fall on every side,
He rests secure in God.

The angels watch him on his way,
And aid with friendly arm;
And Satan roaring for his prey
May hate, but cannot harm.

He feeds in pastures, large and fair,
Of love and truth divine,
O child of God, O glo­ry’s heir,
How rich a lot is thine!

A hand al­migh­ty to defend,
An ear for every call,
An honored life, a peaceful end,
And Heav’n to crown it all!