In The Secret Of His Presence

In the secret of His presence
How my soul delights to hide
Oh, how precious are the lessons
Which I learn at Jesus' side
Earthly cares forever vex me
While my trials lay me low
But when Satan comes to tempt me
To that secret place I go
To that secret place I go

When my soul is faint and thirsty
'Neath the shadow of Your wings
There is cool and pleasant shelter
And a fresh and crystal spring
And my Savior rests beside me
As we hold communion sweet
If I tried, I could not utter
What He says when thus we meet
What He says when thus we meet

Only this I know, I tell Him
All my doubts, my griefs, my fears
Oh, how patiently He listens
And my sorrowed soul He cheers
Do you think He ne'er reproves me?
What a false Friend He would be
If He never, never told me
Of the sin which He must see
Of the sin which He must see

Would you like to know the sweetness
Of the secret of the Lord?
Go and hide beneath His shadow
And this shall then be your reward
And whenever you leave the silence
Of that happy meeting place
You will surely bear the image
Of the Master in your face
Of the Master in your face