Strong Refuge

When I am weary, heavy laden

I find no place to rest

He comes and I lay down my burdens

I find that I am blessed

He is a refuge and a rock of shelter

I hide myself in Him

In winterís cold or the summerís swelter

The weary days shall end.

I hide myself in my strong tower

I hide myself within His power

Hid with Christ in God our enemies fail

Our strong refuge shall forever prevail

When I'm oppressed and troubled

On Christ I cast my cares

He lifts me up from every pit

And my burden bears.

He is my rockÝ and deliverer

Who never turns me away

He is shelter from the storm

Now I declare and say

I hide myself in my strong tower

I hide myself within His power

Hid with Christ in God our enemies fail

Our strong refuge shall forever prevail

Anthony Foster

June 26, 2005