Jesus Be My Shelter
Nahum 1:7
Lyrics
Verse 1
Lord Jesus be my shelter, my refuge in the storm
When fears like rolling thunder overwhelm and take control,
For you will never fail me, Your care is ever sure
Jesus be my shelter in the storm!
Verse 2
Lord Jesus be my anchor, through every changing tide
As currents try and pull me from the safety of Your side
For You will never fail me, Your hold is ever sure
Jesus be my anchor to the shore!
Chorus 1
And time and time again you show
Your love will never fail me.
Great has been Your faithfulness to me.
Though all around might falter
Your love is always sure,
Jesus be my anchor, be my all!
Verse 3
Lord Jesus be my compass, my guide upon the way,
And be my light in darkness at the turning of the day,
For You will never fail me, Your light is ever sure,
Jesus be my beacon through the night.
Chorus 1
Verse 4
Lord Jesus be my purpose, have first place in my heart
When life is good and comfort seeks to numb my every part;
For you will never fail me, Your love is ever sure;
Jesus be the purpose of my heart
Chorus 2
And in the storm I’ll hide in you
And trust the arms that hold me;
On the journey I will know You’re true.
And in my final evening
I will not fear the night,
For in my heart the first place will be You!
Yes in my heart the first place will be You!
Jeremy Smith © 2025
CCLI Song # 7272760
The Story
Augustus Toplady did it far better with his astonishing hymn ‘Rock of Ages’.
But the idea here is the same. We find guidance in Jesus. We find comfort in Jesus. And we find lasting safety in Him too.
We can know that because He promised – and He has been and remains supremely faithful to His word.
