SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS - (TH/PEACE 12))

TIMELESS HYMN  - Another revised and repeated blog of one of the great hymns of the faith which was originally shared on May 3, 2009  

          Several times this week I have heard the words of this hymn either mentioned or sung.  It is a tremendous encouragement to God's children who are going through times of stress, or persecution, or illness, or bereavement.  No matter what our circumstances may be, including COVID 19, God's children are safe in the arms of Jesus.  Nothing can tear us away from that position of safety and comfort. How often in this life we have found comfort and safety in the arms of a parent, spouse or loved one. This hymn is one of the thousands of hymns written by Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer.  I imagine that in her blindness she understood fully the truth of this great hymn.  I often marvel at how some of these hymns have been written.  On April 30, 1868, Dr. W. H. Doane came to Fanny and said "I have exactly forty minutes before my train leaves for Cincinnati.  Here is a melody.  Can you write words for it?"  Twenty minutes later she recited the words.  Mr. Doane copied them and still had time to catch his train.  And with that a precious hymn was born. What a gift God gave Fanny and oh how this hymn has blessed millions over the years.  Today if you are facing times of fear or stress, rest safely in the arms of Jesus, the One who really loves you and cares for you.

(1)  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.

Refrain

Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast

There by His love o'ershaded, sweetly my soul shall rest.

(2)   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!

Refrain

Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast

There by His love o'ershaded, sweetly my soul shall rest

(3)   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 over;

Wait till I see the morning break on the golden shore.

Refrain

Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast

There by His love o'ershaded, sweetly my soul shall rest

Listen to it here.   SAFETY