My soul finds rest in God…He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:1–2
Words: J. Chesley Quillen, in The Pilot, by Alfred E. Helton et al. (Lenoir, North Carolina: Teachers’ Music Publishing, 1914), number 61.
Music: Piauí J. Chesley Quillen (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Quillen (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
I’m resting by my Savior’s side,
I have no doubt, no fear;
With grace my needs are all supplied,
And I’m contented here.
Refrain
I’m sweetly resting, safe from harm,
By my dear Savior’s side;
No storms or foes my soul alarm,
For aye I’ll here abide.
I feel no dread of sinful foes,
For when they would come nigh,
My Savior all their strength o’erthrows,
And they must pass me by.
Refrain
The mighty storms so fierce and wild
Can give me no unrest,
For Jesus says: Come near, my child,
Still nearer to My breast!
Refrain