Hurls back the waves, and with majestic form,
Grand and sublime, amid their wild commotion
Heeds not the tempest nor the raging storm.
Firm as a rock ! no power shall cleave asunder,
Though lightnings flash and thunders loudly roar;
So will we trust in Him, our great Redeemer----
Jesus, our hiding-place, for evermore !
2 Firm as a rock, that in the thirsty desert
Veils like a cloud the noontide's burning ray,
While with delight the worn and weary traveller
Turns to its shadow from his lonely way.
3 Firm as a rock, though surges dash
around us !
Firm as a rock, though trials dark may fall !
Yet shall we cling to Him, the Rock of Ages,
Jesus, the Holy One, our All in All !
4 Firm as a rock, when earthly scenes
are waning !
Firm as a rock, when Jordan's billows roll !
Firm as a rock, we'll rest upon His promise !
Jesus, the Refuge of the weary soul !