120.  Under His Wings

1
In God I have found a retreat,
Where I can securely abide;
No refuge, no rest so complete,
And here I intend to reside.

Chorus
O! what comfort it brings,
My soul sweetly sings,
I am safe from all danger
While under his wings.

2
I dread not the terror by night;
No arrow can harm me by day;
His shadow has covered me quite,
My fears he has driven away.

3
The pestilence walking about,
When darkness has settled abroad,
Can never compel me to doubt
The presence and pow’r of our Lord.

4
The wasting destruction at noon,
No fearful foreboding can bring;
With Jesus my soul doth commune,
His perfect salvation I sing.

5
A thousand may fall at my side,
Ten thousand at my right hand;
Above me his wings are spread wide,
Beneath them in safety I stand.

6
His truth is my buckler and shield,
His love he hath set upon me;
His name in my heart he hath sealed;
E’en now his salvation I see.