Light in the Valley ‎#129

129. Anchored

1 Once upon the tide I drifted,
With no guide to yonder shore;
But I've found a side once rifted,
Where I'm safe forevermore.

Chorus:
I am anchored, safely anchored,
Anchored never more to roam,
Anchored by the side of Jesus,
Anchored in the soul's bright home.

2 Let the storms sweep o'er life's ocean,
They can do me no more harm;
Anchored far from their commotion,
I am resting 'neath His arm. [Chorus]

3 Here my peace flows like a river,
Here my soul o'er flows with song;
Pray'r and praises to the giver.
Fill my glad heart all day long. [Chorus]

4 When this life below is ended,
I shall anchor on that shore;
Where my praises will be blended,
With ten thousand, thousand more. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Once upon the tide I drifted
• Title: Anchored
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: I am anchored, safely anchored
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: [Once upon the tide I drifted]
• Composer: Geo. C. Hugg
• Key: D Major