Lyrics
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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Meaning & Inspiration
Shadow of El-Shaddai draws its imagery from Psalm 91, portraying God as a refuge whose presence offers safety amid fear and danger. The verses speak of hiding under divine wings, looking to God for rescue, and trusting that he will remain near. Names such as El Elyon, El Shaddai, and Elohim reinforce the song’s focus on the protection and supremacy of God.
The chorus closely follows the psalm’s language about dwelling in the secret place of the Most High and abiding under his shadow. The bridge adds imagery of the cherubim and a sheltering embrace, connecting holiness with nearness rather than distance. Fear in the night and threats from enemies are acknowledged, but they do not control the song’s outlook. Instead, rescue, peace, and joyful singing shape its response. The lyric offers a worshipful confession that security is found not in favorable circumstances but in the faithful character and presence of God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 91:1-4 The psalm describes dwelling in the Most High’s shelter and finding refuge under his wings.
- Psalm 91:5-11 The passage answers fear with God’s protection and his charge to angels.
- Psalm 80:1 The psalm addresses God as enthroned between the cherubim.