My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
Isaiah 32:18
Words: E. Hanks, in Gospel Voices, by David Dortch (Nashville, Tennessee: South Western Publishing, 1895), number 6.
Music: David E. Dortch (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Hanks’ full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
I have trusted in a Savior that can save me,
I am resting under the shadow of the cross;
When I trusted, oh, the bliss and joy it gave me,
I am resting under the shadow of the cross.
Refrain
Under the shadow of the cross I am resting,
Under the shadow of the cross I am resting,
Under the shadow of the cross I am resting,
And securely Jesus lets me there abide.
There has been within my soul a new creation,
I am resting under the shadow of the cross;
Blessèd thought, to feel the full and free salvation,
I am resting under the shadow of the cross.
Refrain
Oh, I love to tell the sweet and wondrous story,
I am resting under the shadow of the cross;
Of salvation through a Savior rich in glory,
I am resting under the shadow of the cross.
Refrain