The God of my rock; in Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Savior.
2 Samuel 22:3
Words: Mary O. Sparrow, in Bible Study Songs, by Bertha F. Vella & Daniel B. Towner (Boston, Massachusetts: Pilgrim Press, 1899), page 15.
Music: Cupertino T. R. Bowden, 1899 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Bowden’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Sparrow (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
The Lord’s my Redeemer,
My stronghold is He;
My refuge to which
In all trials I flee.
He holds me, He helps me,
He comfort bestows;
He calms each rude current
Which over me flows.
Refrain
The Lord’s my Redeemer,
My strong tower is He;
My refuge to which
In all trials I flee.
He shields me when sounds
Of the tempest I hear,
He hides me when swift
Rolling billows are near.
He cheers me in darkness,
Surrounded by foes,
And comforts my soul with
The thought that He knows.
Refrain
Oh! Savior, Redeemer,
My helper and friend,
On Thee in all conflict
My soul doth depend.
Direct me, control me,
Perfect me, I pray,
Till with Thee in glory
I’ll praise Thee for aye.
Refrain