In the secret of His presence (Hymn 553)

Verse 1: 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 can never vex me, Neither trials lay me low; For when Satan comes to tempt me, To the secret place I go. To the secret place I go. Verse 2: When my soul is faint and thirsty, 'Neath the shadow of His wing 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. Verse 3: Only this I know: I tell Him All my doubts and griefs and fears; Oh, how patiently He listens! And my drooping 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 sins which He must see. Verse 4: Would you like to know that sweetness Of the secret of the Lord? Go and hide beneath His shadow; This shall then be your reward; And whene'er you leave the silence Of that happy meeting-place, By the Spirit bear the image Of the Master in your face.