I've Anchored in Jesus

1) Upon life's boundless ocean where might billows roll,
I've fixed my hope in Jesus, blest anchor of my soul;
When trials fierce assail me as storms are gathering o'er,
I rest upon His mercy and trust Him more.

Refrain: I've anchored in Jesus, the storms of life I'll brave,
I've anchored in Jesus, I fear no wind or wave.
I've anchored in Jesus, for He hath power to saver,
I've anchored to the Rock of Ages.

2) He keeps my soul from evil and gives me blessed peace,
His voice hath stilled the waters and bid their tumult cease;
My Pilot and Deliverer, to Him I all confide,
For always when I need Him, He's at my side.

Refrain

3) He is my Friend and Savior, in Him my anchor's cast,
He drives away my sorrows and shields me from the blast;
By faith I'm looking upward beyond life's troubled sea,
There I behold a haven prepared for me.

Refrain.

I don't usually listen to Gospel music.  To be fair, I rarely listen to Christian music in general on a casual basis.  Some may find it troubling that when I listen to music such as this, my first thought is of this excellent Blues Brothers' scene.. This hymn was not written by either James Brown or the Blues Brothers.  It was written from Lewis Edgar Jones (1865-1936).  Jones was a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute and spent his life working with/for the YMCA.  He wrote a few hymns, the most famous being "There is Power in the Blood." He also wrote with the pseudonyms Lewis Edgar, Edgar Lewis, and Mary Slater.

I've enjoyed listening to "I've Anchored in Jesus."  I like the pep in contrast to what is usually sung in a Presbyterian church.  My grandfather is a big fan of Gospel music, especially the Gospel quartet.  My great-grandfather would form one with his children to sing.  I don't think I received the Wray singing gene, but it's warming to think of my family worshiping the same Lord generations back.  I have been blessed to grow up in a family that is anchored in Jesus.  The Lord is amazingly faithful to my family and I'm incredibly thankful for that love.