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Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul
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Aug 25, 2026 updated
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Shane & Shane, with Sandra McCracken, perform this classic hymn of lament and trust. The song expresses a soul weary from sorrow and trouble, finding refuge in God alone. It acknowledges doubts and fears, yet clings to God's grace and mercy. The lyrics speak of bringing grief to God, trusting His Word for relief, and seeking His face in prayer. The repeated refrain about the mercy seat being open offers comfort and hope, encouraging the believer to retreat to God's presence and wait on His will. It is a heartfelt prayer of dependence and surrender.
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Dear Refuge of my weary soul
On Thee when sorrows rise
On Thee when waves of trouble roll
My fainting hope relies
To Thee I tell each rising grief
For Thou alone canst heal
Thy Word can bring a sweet relief
For every pain I feel
But oh when gloomy doubts prevail
I fear to call Thee mine
The springs of comfort seem to fail
And all my hopes decline
Yet gracious God where shall I flee
Thou art my only trust
And still my soul would cleave to Thee
Though prostrate in the dust
Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face
And shall I seek in vain
And can the ear of sovereign grace
Be deaf when I complain
No still the ear of sovereign grace
Attends the mourner's prayer
Oh may I ever find access
To breathe my sorrows there
Thy mercy seat is open still
Here let my soul retreat
With humble hope attend Thy will
And wait beneath Thy feet
Thy mercy seat is open still
Here let my soul retreat
With humble hope attend Thy will
And wait beneath Thy feet
Thy mercy seat is open still
Here let my soul retreat
With humble hope attend Thy will
And wait beneath Thy feet
And wait beneath Thy feet