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Shadow of El-Shaddai

By People & Songs

2,364 views Jun 23, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

People & Songs, featuring Rita Springer, perform 'The Shadow of El Shaddai,' a worship song that draws on Psalm 91 to describe finding refuge and peace under God's protective wings. The lyrics emphasize hiding in God's strength, dwelling in His secret place, and not fearing the night because He is faithful to deliver and carry His people. The song uses Hebrew names for God—El Shaddai, El Elyon, and Elohim—to highlight His power and nearness. It encourages listeners to trust in God's sheltering embrace and to sing for joy in His presence.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Verse 1:

Here in Your strength we will hide

Under Your wings we will find our peace

Surely You'll bear us up, we will not fall

Surely You'll carry us, El Elyon


Pre-Chorus:

You are our refuge, faithful in all Your ways

We look to You for rescue and are saved 


Chorus:

We will hide in the shadow of El-Shaddai                

And dwell in the secret place of God Most High        

We'll abide in the shadow of El-Shaddai        

In the shadow of El Shaddai    

We will hide


Verse 2:

We will not fear in the night 

(And) we will stay here by Your side always

You will deliver us from enemies You will be near to us, Elohim


Bridge:

There between the cherubim, underneath the Father's wings

We're safe from harm

Sheltered in the secret place, gathered in Your strong embrace

We'll sing for joy

We'll sing for joy


Performed by May Angeles and Wesley Nilsen

Written by Lynn DeShazo and Jennie Lee Riddle

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