Barney E. Warren — The Safe Retreat

[Verse 1] When the storm clouds rise and the sky is dark When oppressed with anxious care I’ve a safe retreat in the strong, high tow'r For no ill can e’er harm me there [Refrain] I will hide in the safe retreat I will hide in the safe retreat When the storm clouds fly till they pass me by I will hide in the safe retreat [Verse 2] When the lightnings flash and the thunders roll And the storms in fury beat When they seem so sure to engulf my soul Then I hide in the safe retreat [Refrain] I will hide in the safe retreat I will hide in the safe retreat When the storm clouds fly till they pass me by I will hide in the safe retreat [Verse 3] Soon the storms will pass and the sky will clear And my rest be calm and sweet I will trust and wait with no anxious fear For I hide in the safe retreat [Refrain] I will hide in the safe retreat I will hide in the safe retreat When the storm clouds fly till they pass me by I will hide in the safe retreat