1 My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea,
So burdened with sin, and distressed,
Till I heard a sweet voice saying, "Make me your choice;"
And I entered the "Haven of Rest!"

Chorus:
I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
I sail the wide seas no more;
The tempest may sweep o'er the wild, stormy deep,
In Jesus I'm safe evermore.

2 I yield myself to his tender embrace,
And faith taking hold of his Word,
My fetters fell off, and I anchored my soul:
The Haven of Rest is my Lord. [Chorus]

3 The song of my soul, since the Lord made me whole,
Has been the OLD STORY so blest,
Of Jesus, who'll save whosoever will have
A home in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus]

4 How precious the tho't that we all may recline,
Like John the beloved and blest,
On Jesus' strong arm, where no tempest can harm,
Secure in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus]

5 O come to the Saviour! he patiently waits
To save by his power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
And say, "my Beloved is mine." [Chorus]