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Henry Francis Lyte 17931847The Secret Place
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Beneath the wings divine,
Reserv’d for all the heirs of grace:
Oh, be that refuge mine!
Uninjur’d and unaw’d;
While thousands fall on every side,
He rests secure in God.
And aid with friendly arm;
And Satan, roaring for his prey,
May hate, but cannot harm.
Of love and truth divine;
O child of God, O glory’s heir,
How rich a lot is thine!
An ear for every call,
An honor’d life, a peaceful end,
And heaven to crown it all!