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Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast,
There by His love o’ershaded,
Sweetly my soul doth rest.
Hark! ’tis a song of heaven
Borne in the sweetest voice,
Echoed by saints in spirit,
Making my heart rejoice.
Safe on His gentle breast,
There by His love o’ershaded,
Sweetly my soul doth rest.
Hark! ’tis a song of heaven
Borne in the sweetest voice,
Echoed by saints in spirit,
Making my heart rejoice.
Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast,
There by His love o’ershaded,
Sweetly my soul doth rest.
Safe on His gentle breast,
There by His love o’ershaded,
Sweetly my soul doth rest.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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Webster, TX, United States
Beautiful and peaceful song. I love it so!! I'm Safe! Safe! Safe! Thank You Father in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!
Sydney, NSW, Australia
I am learning into my counselling course of how important it is to have a secure attachment. Many don't. They can be fearful or avoidant. It reminded me of this hymn, Safe in the arms of Jesus. That is our secure attachment! While those we love may leave or pass on, God is our only security.
London, Essex, United Kingdom
I was awoken with a heavy burden. I begun to talk to the Lord as l was not able to phone any one as it was rather late—11:15 pm. Furthermore, l was fed up of telling people about my worry, so l decided to pray. To the glory of God the Holy Spirit who is our great Comforter, gave me this profound hymn—Safe in the arms of Jesus. Then, l was given another one—Praise God from whom all blessing flow. Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. From that point my heaviness melted. Praise the Most High. I admonish you to cast all your cares on Jesus, as friends will fail you. But Jesus will never fail.
Calabar, Cross River
While praying this morning, I was asking the Father why did Jesus come to die for me personally. Though I know generally for humanity from sin but I wanted something more concrete that I could telling my children looking directly Into their eyes with conviction and a sense of who holds my hands in this seeming cool war going on around me. I heard Him say 'I AM THE DOOR'. I Rushed to understand the mystery from the Bible in John 10:1-9, my spirit sprung up with this song 'Safe in the arms of Jesus'. I say a very big thank you to the Spirit behind this song and the humble vessel that yielded to the call. For the owners of this site thanks for being the gatekeepers for God's people.
Detroit, MI, United States
This hymn was written in 1869 in New York City. Reportedly, Mr. Doane brought the music to Mrs. Crosby and asked her to write words for it.
"Let me hear it," she said. The blind woman sat attentively listening while he played his composition on a small organ. When he hand finished Mrs. Crosby told him:
"That says we are safe in the arms of Jesus. Let me see what I can do with it." Half an hour later, she was back with the lyrics as we know them more than 100 years hence. - George Beverly Shea in "Songs that Lift the Heart"
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The 2nd 1/2 of the 1st stanza in the original says:
Hark! ’tis the voice of angels,
borne in a song to me.
Over the fields of glory,
over the jasper sea.
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The last line of the chorus originally says:
sweetly my soul shall rest
Isuikwuato, Abia State, Nigeria
Thank You Jesus. I know I'm safe in Your hands, come what may.
Columbus, Ohio, United States
When you are discourage and tempted and tossed thinking all is lost there came Jesus with His gentle arms to shelter you and caused you to rest in His peace knowing that it's He that sustained us; always remember the foot print in the sand when you don't see it He carries you on His shoulder so that you would soar like an eagle.
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
I was thinking on the decadence of our generation, particularly how liberalism is eroding Christian values that built up nations. I whispered to the Lord to build up in me passionate hatred for whatever this generation accepts as good but which runs contrary to the teaching of Christ. And while I got to my office praying, this line 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus' flowed into my heart. I searched for it and it ministered greatly to my heart. It is an arsenal against the darts of corruption and immorality of all times.
Surely Jesus is there to see us through whatever tries to corrupt our faith.
Shalom
Dubai, Karama, United Arab Emirates
Jesus Lord is our Saviour. He loves all of us. When we are in great difficulties and stress or sickness He can only give us relief and take care about each of us. In this earth everything has been created by His plan and so He has a plan for everybody.
Thank You Jesus to be in Your safe hands and show us every day to go ahead with Your plans, not with our plans.
London, United Kingdom
I bless the name of Almight God for His grace upon me. I am truely safe in the arms of His son Jesus. This hymn relieves me of earthly burdens and the pains of heart knowning that I am safe. Thank You Lord.