In the Shadow of the Rock

In the shadow of the rock, Let me rest, let me rest

Author: Ray Palmer
Published in 79 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 In the shadow of the Rock let me rest,
When I feel the tempest’s shock thrill my breast,
All in vain the storm shall sweep while I hide,
And my tranquil vigil keep, by Thy side.

Refrain:
In the shadow of the rock let me rest,
In the shadow of the rock let me rest;
When I feel the tempest's shock thrill my breast,
In the shadow of the rock let me rest.

2 On the parch'd and desert way where I tread,
With the scorching noontide ray o’er my head,
Let me find a welcome shade, cool and still,
And my weary steps be stayed by Thy will. [Refrain]

3 I in peace will rest me here till I see,
That the skies again are fair over me,
That the burning heats are past and the day,
Bids the traveler at last go his way. [Refrain]



Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #178

Author: Ray Palmer

Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: In the shadow of the rock, Let me rest, let me rest
Title: In the Shadow of the Rock
Author: Ray Palmer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let me rest in the shadow!
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 79 of 79)

Beall's Gospel Songs with supplement entitled Favorite Hymns #d75

Bells of Heaven #d178

Bells of Heaven #d182

Bells of Heaven #d157

Bible School Songs #d69

Boundless Love #d15

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Crowning Glory No. 2 #184

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Favorite Sacred Songs #29

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Gloria Deo #482

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Glorious Praise #22

Go Ye Therefore No. 3 #d34

Gospel Melodies #d80

Gospel Voices No.2 #d67

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Grace and Glory #103

Harvest Bells No. 1 #d38

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Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #31

Heart and Voice #d75

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Heart and Voice #90

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Joy and Gladness #8

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Kingdom of Song for the Sunday School #149

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Light and Life Songs No. 2 #82

Living Songs for the Sunday School, the Epworth League, Prayer Meetings, Revivals #d71

New Century Carols #137

New Spiritual Songs #100

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Northfield Hymnal #140

Our Cumberland Presbyterian Hymnal #d176

Our New Book for Sunday Schools, Prayer, Praise and Gospel Meetings #d35

Our Song Wreath #d14

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Redeemer's Praise #108a

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Royal Gems #88

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Sabbath Songs and Spiritual Hymns #40

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Sacred Songs No. 2 #128

Sacred Songs No. 2 (words ed.) #d81

Salvation Melodies No. 1 #d49

Song Land Melodies #d81

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Song-Land Messenger Complete #77

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Song-Land Messenger Complete #77

Songland Melodies ... a New Song Book for Revivals #d102

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Songs of Glory No. 2 #16

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Songs of Glory-Land #57

Songs of Pilgrimage, a Hymnal for the Churches of Christ, Part I #d88

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Songs of Pilgrimage #753

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Songs of Praise and Prayer #217

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Songs of Praise and Prayer #217

Songs of the Soul #d79

Songs of Zion #160

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Sparkling and Bright #87

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Spicy Breezes #82

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Spirit and Life #166

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Spiritual Songs No. 2 #20

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Sunday School Songs #13

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Sweet Harmonies #91

The Brethren's Sunday School Song Book #d71

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The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #110

The Corona #d55

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The Crowning Day #44

The Crowning Glory Nos. 1 and 2 #d174

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The Cyber Hymnal #10411

The Dominion Hymnal #66

The Friends' Hymnal #d282

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The Friends' Hymnal, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Public Worship of the Society #a482

The Gospel Shower; a Collection of Gospel Hymns #d81

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The Master's Praise #152

The Morning Light, Enlarged #93

The Morning Light #93

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The New Evangel #91

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The New Gospel Song Book #178

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The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #178

The Promised Crown #d39

The Signal Triumph #d47

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The Way of Life #12

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The Wells of Salvation #105

Voices of the Soul #d57

Winning Voices Combined #d74

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Winnowed Songs for Sunday Schools #28

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Words of Life #50

Work and Worship #d58

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Young People's Songs of Praise #168

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