"The eternal God is Thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!'''The Lord is my defense, and my God is the Rock of my refuge." (Deut. 32:27; Ps. 94:22.)

When the heart is tossed and driven,
And the restless waves run high,
Let Thy voice, amid the tempest
Saying, " Fear not:it is I ! "
Calm the tumult of my breast,
And Thy presence give me rest.

When the enemy assails me,
And his poisoned arrows fly,
May the shield of faith protect me
While to Thee, my God, I cry.
Jesus, refuge of my soul,
Thou canst make and keep me whole.

When the desert-sands are burning,
And there 's neither bush nor tree,
I would seek the cooling shadow
Of the Rock that shelters me.
"Rock of Ages," Thou shalt be
Shelter evermore for me.

Should my soul grow dry and thirsty,
There's no water here for me.
I would not hew broken cisterns,
But at once fly unto Thee,
Whence the living waters burst
Which alone can quench my thirst.

Should the death-stroke overtake me,
Thou, my life, art ever near.
Thou art my eternal refuge,
What have I from death to fear ?
Thou hast conquered death for me,
And I share Thy victory.

H. McD.

Plainfield, Feb. 21st, 1891.