A Shelter in the Time of Storm
The Lord’s our rock, in Him we hide,
A shelter in the time of storm;
Secure whatever ill betide,
A shelter in the time of storm.
Refrain
Oh, Jesus is a rock in a weary land,
A weary land, a weary land;
Oh, Jesus is a rock in a weary land,
A shelter in the time of storm.
A shade by day, defense by night,
A shelter in the time of storm;
No fears alarm, no foes afright,
A shelter in the time of storm.
Refrain
The raging storms may round us beat,
A shelter in the time of storm
We’ll never leave our safe retreat,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
Refrain
O rock divine, O refuge dear,
A shelter in the time of storm;
Be Thou our helper ever near,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
Refrain
Words: Vernon J. Charlesworth, circa 1880.
I found this hymn in a small paper published in London, called The Postman.
It was said to be a favorite song of the fishermen on the north coast of England, and they were often heard singing it as they approached their harbors in the time of storm.
As the hymn was set to weird minor tune, I decided to compose one that would be more practical, one that could be more easily sung by the people.
Sankey, pp. 106–07
Music: Ira D. Sankey, circa 1885.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
worries disappear when you believe, while demons flee, amen
Beautiful song giving comfort. Thank you.
…beautiful images to accompany the hymn.
Amen! Big hug to you.
This one I know very well. One of the old greats and we sing it OFTEN at church.