Flee as a Bird
Find Refuge in the Clear Flowing Fountain of Redemption
Lyrics
Flee as a bird to your mountain
Flee to your mountain, seeking refuge.
Thou who art weary of sin
Addressing those tired of sin, encouraging them to seek redemption.
Go to the clear, flowing fountain
Go to a clear, flowing fountain symbolizing purity and cleansing.
Where you may wash and be clean
Where you can wash away sins and be spiritually cleansed.
Fly, th'avenger is near thee
Warns of an avenger, suggesting a need for repentance.
Call, and the Savior will hear thee
Calling upon the Savior for help and salvation.
He on His bosom will bear thee
Assurance that the Savior will carry and support in times of trouble.
Thou who art weary of sin
Reiteration of addressing those burdened by sin.
Thou who art weary of sin
Repeated emphasis on addressing sin-induced weariness.
He will protect thee forever,
The Savior's promise of eternal protection and comfort.
Wipe ev'ry falling tear
Assurance of wiping away every tear, symbolizing sorrow.
He will forsake thee, O never, S
Strong affirmation that the Savior will never abandon.
heltered so tenderly there.
Describing the sheltering and tender care of the Savior.
Haste then, the hours are flying,
Encouragement to act promptly, as time is passing swiftly.
Spend not the moments in sighing,
Advice not to waste time in sorrow or regret.
Cease from your sorrow and crying:
Urge to cease sorrow and crying, signaling hope and relief.
The Savior will wipe ev'ry tear,
Reiteration of the Savior's promise to wipe away every tear.
The Savior will wipe ev'ry tear.
Emphasizing the repeated assurance of comfort and solace.
He is the bountiful Giver,
Describing the Savior as a generous giver of peace.
Now unto Him draw near
Encouraging proximity to the Savior for salvation.
Peace then shall flow as a river,
Promise that peace will flow like a river when near the Savior.
Thou shalt be saved from thy fear.
Assurance of salvation from fear when in the Savior's presence.
Hark! 'tis thy Saviour calling,
Awareness of the Savior's call, beckoning for salvation.
Haste, for the twilight is falling,
Urgency to respond as twilight, symbolizing challenges, approaches.
Flee for the night is appalling,
Advises fleeing from the impending night, representing danger.
thou shalt be saved from thy fear,
Reiteration of the promise of salvation from fear.
thou shalt be saved from thy fear.
Reaffirmation of the promise of salvation from fear.
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