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Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jan 14, 1913

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 40, No. 2.

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Refuge

By W. R. Patterson

[This hymn, contributed by Mr. W. R. Patterson, 3025 White Avenue, Fresno, Cal., is issued in sheet music by H. Kirkus Dugdale Company, of Washington, D. C. Those desiring it may address the author. Ed.]
Lord of the light and landscape, And Sovereign of the deep! By night, by day, guard Thou our way, And over us Thy constant vigils keep. Who dost the wind and wave control, Canst calm the tumults of the soul.
Life's stern tasks we bravely meet, Nor feel dismay or fright. The Force which guides the planets' course We know will ever lead us right. The storm-swept way we will not fear, With such a Refuge ever near.
What care we tho the tempest drive The stormy billows high. All but fulfil Thy perfect will On land and sea, in earth and sky. With faith in Thy unfailing power, Thrice armed we for the darkest hour.
Whate'er Thy wisdom choose for us We know is for the best. Life's mysteries tho we may not know, Our faith shall wait and acquiesce. To Thee a note of praise we lift, For each and every hallowed gift.