The phrase "the arrows" resonates through 7 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
the arrows
...Come, come away!
The arrows of death are flying:
Come, come today!...
Come, come away!
The arrows of death are flying:
Come, come today!
...The pestilence walks forth by night,
The arrows fly by day.
Come to the ark—the waters rise,...
The pestilence walks forth by night,
The arrows fly by day.
Come to the ark—the waters rise,
...Oh, keep Thou me
Safe from the arrows of the world’s temptations,
Close, close to Thee!...
Oh, keep Thou me
Safe from the arrows of the world’s temptations,
Close, close to Thee!
...Fearless he breathes, and safely there.
Though thick the arrows round him fly,
And thousands sicken, thousands die;...
Fearless he breathes, and safely there.
Though thick the arrows round him fly,
And thousands sicken, thousands die;
...When against their trembling forms
Shoot the arrows of life’s storms;
Or when age and sickness wait...
When against their trembling forms
Shoot the arrows of life’s storms;
Or when age and sickness wait
...Follow Jesus; look not back.
Strike our tents, nor heed the arrows
By the wary tempter hurled;...
Follow Jesus; look not back.
Strike our tents, nor heed the arrows
By the wary tempter hurled;
...Shall my trusting soul abide,
From the arrows of oppression
Guarded safe on every side....
Shall my trusting soul abide,
From the arrows of oppression
Guarded safe on every side.
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