Scripture Verse

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is, for he shall be as a tree planted by the waters. Jeremiah 17:8

Introduction

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Alfred H. Ackley
1887–1960

Words & Mu­sic: Al­fred H. Ack­ley, 1906 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

As a tree beside the water,
Has the Savior planted me;
All my fruit shall be in season,
I shall live eternally.

Refrain

I shall not be moved,
I shall not be moved,
Anchored to the Rock of Ages,
I shall not be moved.

Though the tempest rage around me,
Through the storm my Lord I see,
Pointing upward to that haven,
Where my loved ones wait for me.

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When by grief my heart is broken,
And the sunshine steals away,
Then His grace, in mercy given,
Changes darkness into day.

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When at last I stand before Him,
Oh, what joy it will afford,
Just to see the sinner ransomed,
And behold my sovereign Lord.

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