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[O swift to the "rock that is higher than I"]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 34555 51233 33122 Used With Text: I'll Shelter in Thee

Author: H. Reynolds; W. A. O. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: O swift to the "rock that is higher than I" Refrain First Line: Shelter in thee, Yes, I'll shelter in thee Lyrics: 1 O swift to the “rock that is higher than I” Like Noah’s pale dove to its shelter I’ll fly, My refuge thro’ sin’s raging billows shall be, Thou dear “Rock of Ages” I’ll shelter in thee. Shelter in thee, Yes, I’ll shelter in thee; Thou dear “Rock of Ages,” I’ll shelter in thee. 2 My frail bark was tossed by the wind and the wave, I cried in my grief, “Lord have mercy and save.” Then quickly the Rock’s blessed shade I could see, And now I am sheltered forever in thee. Sheltered in thee, Yes, I’m sheltered in thee; Thou dear “Rock of Ages,” I’m sheltered in thee. 3 Now safe on the “Rock” of salvation I stand, While stretching before me is Zion’s fair land, There Jesus, the rock of my faith I can see, And rest me forever, safe sheltered in thee. Sheltered in thee, Yes, I’m sheltered in thee; Thou dear “Rock of Ages,” I’m sheltered in thee. Used With Tune: [O swift to the "rock that is higher than I"]

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I'll Shelter in Thee

Author: H. Reynolds; W. A. O. Hymnal: Triumphant Songs No.1 #50 (1887) First Line: O swift to the "rock that is higher than I" Refrain First Line: Shelter in thee, Yes, I'll shelter in thee Lyrics: 1 O swift to the “rock that is higher than I” Like Noah’s pale dove to its shelter I’ll fly, My refuge thro’ sin’s raging billows shall be, Thou dear “Rock of Ages” I’ll shelter in thee. Shelter in thee, Yes, I’ll shelter in thee; Thou dear “Rock of Ages,” I’ll shelter in thee. 2 My frail bark was tossed by the wind and the wave, I cried in my grief, “Lord have mercy and save.” Then quickly the Rock’s blessed shade I could see, And now I am sheltered forever in thee. Sheltered in thee, Yes, I’m sheltered in thee; Thou dear “Rock of Ages,” I’m sheltered in thee. 3 Now safe on the “Rock” of salvation I stand, While stretching before me is Zion’s fair land, There Jesus, the rock of my faith I can see, And rest me forever, safe sheltered in thee. Sheltered in thee, Yes, I’m sheltered in thee; Thou dear “Rock of Ages,” I’m sheltered in thee. Languages: English Tune Title: [O swift to the "rock that is higher than I"]

I'll Shelter in Thee

Author: H. Reynolds Hymnal: Triumphant Songs Nos. 1 and 2 Combined #57 (1890) First Line: O swift to the "rock that is higher than I" Refrain First Line: Shelter in thee, Yes, I'll shelter in thee Languages: English Tune Title: [O swift to the "rock that is higher than I"]

Sheltered in Thee

Author: H. Reynolds Hymnal: Pearls of Gospel Song #38 (1884) First Line: O swift to the "rock that is higher than I" Refrain First Line: Shelter in Thee, I will shelter in Thee Languages: English Tune Title: [O swift to the "rock that is higher than I"]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: W. A. O. Adapter of "I'll Shelter in Thee" in Triumphant Songs No.1 William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry