Safe in the Arms of Jesus

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Safe in the Arms of Jesus · Altar of Praise Chorale

The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

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The Historic Faith · Hymn Companion

Safe in the Arms of Jesus

Words by Fanny J. CrosbyMusic by William H. DoaneWritten 1868Tune SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS

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.

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

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!

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

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 with patience,
Wait till the night is o'er;
Wait till I see the morning
Break on the golden shore.

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

Story Behind the Song

Fanny J. Crosby wrote this hymn in 1868 to a tune supplied by William H. Doane. The commonly told account is that Doane visited Crosby and played the melody shortly before he had to leave for a train; Crosby quickly produced the words. The hymn became one of Crosby's best-known songs of comfort and has been especially associated with funerals and times of bereavement.

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Sacred Songs and Solos, The Methodist Hymnal, Baptist Hymnal, The Celebration Hymnal