Lyrics
God is my Refuge and my strength
A present help in time of need
He is my Fortress, my Deliverer
My Father, my Friend indeed
God is my Refuge and my strength
A present help in time of need
He is my Fortress, my Deliverer
My Father, my Friend indeed
Lord You're my Shepherd I shall not want
You make me to lie down in peace
You lead me beside the still waters of life
My soul is restored at Your feet
God is my Refuge and my strength
A present help in time of need
He is my Fortress, my Deliverer
My Father, my Friend indeed
Yea though I walk through the valley of death
I will not fear any harm
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
And You will not leave me alone
God is my Refuge and my strength
A present help in time of need
He is my Fortress, my Deliverer
My Father, my Friend indeed
My Father, my Friend indeed
My Father, my Friend indeed.
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Meaning & Inspiration
God Is My Refuge builds its confession from biblical descriptions of God as shelter, strength, fortress, shepherd, and friend. The recurring declaration answers danger with confidence in God’s present help. Rather than denying hardship, the song places trouble within a larger assurance that God protects, guides, and remains near. Its language is direct and devotional, giving the refrain the character of a settled confession.
The verses draw especially from Psalms 46 and 23. Still waters, restored soul, the valley of death, and the comforting rod and staff closely follow the shepherd psalm, while the opening lines echo the declaration that God is refuge and strength. These images connect peace with God’s guidance and courage with God’s presence. By returning repeatedly to the same central statement, the song emphasizes that comfort is rooted not in easy circumstances but in the identity and faithfulness of God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:1 The opening refrain directly echoes God as refuge, strength, and present help in trouble.
- Psalm 23:1-4 The verses closely follow the shepherd, still waters, restored soul, dark valley, rod, and staff imagery.