The Shelter of Your Wings

(Based on Psalm 91 and Matthew 23:37)

Written by Elton Smith and Gilberto Barreto
Links to contributors: Gilberto Barreto

This song was inspired by the teaching of our band member Antonio Dusi on this topic. It was composed by Elton with some help from Gilberto on the chords. This music style originated in Brazil and is called Samba Canção. - Elton May 15, 1997



Lyrics

(Verse 1)
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of his wings.
He will not fear the terror of the night
as God's angels stand guard over him.

In the shelter of your wings I will go in times of need.
There is comfort in the shelter of your wings.
In the shelter of your wings. In the wonder of your love.
I will find peace in the shelter of your wings.

(Verse 2)
God will be my refuge, my fortress, in whom I trust.
He will cover me with the feathers of his wings.
A thousand may fall beside me,
but no harm will come my way.
He'll protect me as I acknowledge him.

In the shelter of your wings I will go in times of need.
There is comfort in the shelter of your wings.
In the shelter of your wings. In the wonder of your love.
I will find peace in the shelter of your wings.

(Verse 3)
As he looked over the city
there was sadness in his eyes,
as he thought of the path that lay ahead.
Oh Jerusalem, my city,
you should come into my arms,
and take refuge in the shelter of my wings.

In the shelter of your wings I will go in times of need.
There is comfort in the shelter of your wings.
In the shelter of your wings. In the wonder of your love.
I will find peace in the shelter of your wings.
I will find peace in the shelter of your wings.
I will find peace in the shelter of your wings.


Copyright © 1997 Elton Smith and Gilberto Barreto

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Dorleen Edway2009-01-05I am very blessed by these wonderful words. Thank you.