Hymns · 1896

Under His Wings

Songwriter William Cushing, Ira Sankey

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Details

Scripture connections

Expository

This passage is the main idea of the song

Psalm 17:8 Psalm 57:1 Psalm 91:4-6

References

Verses this song directly draws from

Ruth 2:12 Psalm 36:7 Psalm 91:10 Isaiah 43:1 Matthew 23:37 Luke 13:34 Romans 8:35-39 Galatians 4:4-7

Allusions

Verses this song echoes or alludes to

Psalm 27:5 Psalm 61:4 Psalm 121:7-8 Jeremiah 8:22 Matthew 11:28 II Timothy 1:12

Lyrics

Verse 1
Under His wings I am safely abiding, (Ruth 2:12, Ps. 17:8, Ps. 36:7, Ps. 57:1, Ps. 61:4, Ps. 91:4, Matt. 23:37, Luke 13:34)
Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, (Ps. 91:5-6)
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, (Ps. 121:7-8, II Tim. 1:12)
He has redeemed me, and I am His child. (Isa. 43:1, Gal. 4:4-7)

Chorus
Under His wings, under His wings, (Ruth 2:12, Ps. 17:8, Ps. 36:7, Ps. 57:1, Ps. 61:4, Ps. 91:4, Matt. 23:37, Luke 13:34)
Who from His love can sever? (Rom. 8:35-39)
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.

Verse 2
Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow! (Ps. 57:1)
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest! (Matt. 11:28)
Often when earth has no balm for my healing, (Jer. 8:22)
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed.

Verse 3
Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er; (Ps. 27:5, Ps. 57:1, Ps. 61:4)
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me, (Ps. 91:4, Ps. 91:10)
Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore.