In the shadow of the rock let me rest, let me rest,
When I feel the tempest shock thrill my breast, thrill my breast,
All in vain the storm shall sweep while I hide, while I hide,
And my tranquil station keep by thy side.

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

Then my pilgrim staff I'll take and one more, and once more,
I'll my onward journey make as before, as before,
And with joyous heart and strong I will raise,
Unto thee, O Rock, a song, glad with praise.

CHORUS

Then let me rest, oh, then let me rest,
In the shadow of the Rock let me rest, let me rest;
Then let me rest, oh, then let me rest,
In the shadow of the Rock let me rest.