Dark the clouds we see approaching,
Fierce and strong the winds that blow;
Wise are they who find the refuge―
Peace forever there to know.
God has sounded out His warnings
Ever since the fall of man;
Pointing to the only refuge―
And that refuge is a Man!
There was none in earth or heaven
Save that One, that One alone,
Who could win the bitter battle
Who for us could sins atone.
Though the darkness now increases,
He, our Refuge, still remains!
Here is calm and peace unfailing
Here the Christian victory gains.
His the power; He has conquered;
His the victory for His own―
He Himself the only Refuge―
Other refuge there is none.
June