THY God shall keep thee safely,
‘Neath the shadow of His wings;
Thy God shall guard thee ever
From the power of hurtful things.
Thy God shall keep thee safely,
When the tides of evil roll;
His Presence going with thee
In the secret of thy soul.
Thy God shall keep thee safely,
For His promise gives thee rest;
Though all around’s confusion,
And the sons of men distressed.
Thy God shall keep thee safely,
‘Midst the tumult of the world,
When nations strive with nations,
And the banners are unfurled; —
Thy God shall keep thee safely,
In the pathway of His choice;
Onward thy Shepherd guides thee
By the sweet tones of His voice.
Thy God shall keep thee safely,
‘Mid the impenetrable gloom;
Oh fear not, for He holds thy hand
As the darker shadows loom.
Thy God shall keep thee safely,
Should’s thou tread a distant land—
‘Mid strife, and far from loved ones
Strengthened by His own right hand.
Thy God shall keep thee safely,
Till the fight of faith be won;
The crown, the palm await thee
Blest guerdon—Thy Lord’s “Well done!”
V. W. T. H. Lawrence