UNDER HIS WINGS

The story is told of a fire that wept over the dry fields destroying everything in its path.  When the fire was finally extinguished, someone noticed the body of a chicken that was burnt to a crisp.  However, when they heard some noise they pushed aside the body and under its wings found several small chicks alive.  They had been protected from the fire by the wings of their mother.  David shared a similar thought in Psalm 91:4, "He will cover you with his feathers,  and under his wings you will find refuge;   his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." (NIV).  He mentions a similar thought in Psalm 63, verse 7, " Because you are my help,  I sing in the shadow of your wings."  Have you found this to be true in your life?  Has he protected you "under His wings" from the storms of life.  Has He given you a song in the midst of the strife.   How often in my life I have found His protection, when nothing else could help.   Safe and secure, sheltered and protected.  I imagine that Ira Sankey found this to be true in his life when he penned the beautiful words of this hymn of assurance.

(1)  Under His wings I am safely abiding;

Though the night deepens and tempests are wild,

Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me;

He has redeemed me, and I am His child.

Under His wings, under His wings,

Who from His love can sever?

Under His wings, my soul shall abide,

Safely abide forever.

(2)  Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!

How the heart yearningly turns to its rest!

Often when earth has no balm for my healing,

Under His wings, under His wings,

Who from His love can sever?

Under His wings, my soul shall abide,

Safely abide forever.

(3)   Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment!

There will I hide till life's trials are over;

Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me;

Resting in Jesus I'm safe evermore.

Under His wings, under His wings,

Who from His love can sever?

Under His wings, my soul shall abide,

Safely abide forever. 

You can listen to the melody here.    LISTEN