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Text:Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Author:Fanny J. Crosby
Tune:[Safe in the arms of Jesus]
Composer:W. H. Doane

138. Safe in the Arms of Jesus

1 Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast--
There by His love o'ershaded,
Sweetly my soul shall rest.
Hark! 'tis the voice of angels,
Borne in a song to me,
Over the fields of glory,
Over the jasper sea.

Chorus:
Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast--
There by His love o'ershaded,
Sweetly my soul shall rest.

2 Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe from corroding care;
Safe from the world's temptations,
Sin cannot harm me there.
Free from the blight of sorrow,
Free from my doubts and fears;
Only a few more trials,
Only a few more tears. [Chorus]

3 Jesus, my heart's dear refuge,
Jesus has died for me:
Firm on the Rock of Ages,
Ever my trust shall be.
Here let me wait in patience,
Wait till the night is o'er;
Wait till I see the morning
Break on the golden shore. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Safe in the arms of Jesus
Title: Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Safe in the arms of Jesus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Safety--Security
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Safe in the arms of Jesus]
Composer: W. H. Doane
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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