God Is Your Refuge and Strength

This is a hymn I recently composed. Throughout the songwriting process, I decided I would come up with three stanzas and a chorus, then a melody, and finally a traditional hymn arrangement (four-part harmony: soprano, alto, tenor, bass)...


If shadowy thoughts take control, and you feel
A current of doubt overwhelming your mind;
If darkness surrounds you and tries to conceal
The truth you've believed, seek the Lord's help and find:

refrain
God is your refuge and strength; you can rest
Safe and secure in His faithful embrace.
He will defend you; your doubts He'll arrest.
Shelter and solace you'll find in His grace.

When worldly cares seize you, confound you and shake
The confidence you've been relying upon,
You need not give in; you can freely partake
Of grace which proclaims, "All is well! It is done!"

refrain
God is your refuge and strength; you can rest
Safe and secure in His faithful embrace.
He will defend you; your cares He'll arrest.
Shelter and solace you'll find in His grace.

So relinquish all fear; you are safe in the hands
Of One who from death's curse has ransomed your soul.
He sees every circumstance; He understands.
His love will sustain you; His peace will console.

refrain
God is your refuge and strength; you can rest
Safe and secure in His faithful embrace.
He will defend you; your fears He'll arrest.
Shelter and solace you'll find in His grace.


© 2012 David Acosta Perez