The wonderful phrases of this hymn set forth various descriptive phrases of who Christ is as well as a prayer for His continual watchful care. The simple melody echoes the child-like faith of the text. I’m very thankful that my friend Steve Green was able to sing this particular song. He has been a source of encouragement over the years, and I have a profound respect for him and his ministry.
Rest of the weary, joy of the sad, Hope of the dreary, light of the glad;
Home of the stranger, strength to the end, Refuge from danger, Savior and Friend!
Pillow where lying, love rests its head, Peace of the dying, life of the dead:
Path of the lowly, prize at the end, Breath of the holy, Savior and Friend!
When my feet stumble, to Thee I’ll cry, Crown of the humble, cross of the high;
When my steps wander, over me bend Truer and fonder, Savior and Friend!
Ever confessing Thee, I will raise Unto Thee blessing, glory and praise:
All my endeavor, world without end, Thine to be ever, Savior and Friend!
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An amazingly written, performed and produced compilation!
From the very first time I heard it, my heart was touched.
My Mother and Father shared it with me after having returned from
an R.C. Sproul conference in South Florida.
I’m a beginning student of congregational / worship / hymn music and
this collection of songs / lyrics / melodies will always be one of the
standards i turn to for inspiration.
Worship music creation aside,…. I think and feel closer to God while
listening to it.
Thank you for your humble service to our great God.
May God continue to bless you, your family, your church
and your ministry until He comes, or we meet Him in the air.
In Christ,
Scott Common
Las Vegas, NV
Dear Scott:
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m also in the process of creating a resource blog that might be of interest in the near future. Blessings on your work and studies. Greg