The Secret Place
Ron Hamilton Lyrics
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A special place of healing, a quiet place of peace
And everyone who dwells there finds rests beneath God's wings
In the shade of His pavilion, in the strength He always brings.
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
In the secret place.
With every trial He brings, my Lord with make a way
To strengthen and protect me, to help me face each day.
He leads me through the valley to draw me closer still
Knowing even in the shadows, I find His perfect will.
I find hope I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I seek His face, in the secret place.
In Ron Hamilton's song, "The Secret Place," the singer discovers a hidden retreat where he experiences peace and healing. This place, he reveals, is where one finds rest under God's wings and in the shade of His pavilion. The singer shares his personal testimony of finding hope, grace, and strength in this secret place—far from the world's embrace. God, he claims, is the source of his comfort, protection, and guidance through life's troubles. Even in the valleys, the singer expresses confidence in God's ability to make a way and draw him closer, revealing His perfect will. Ultimately, the song's message highlights the power of finding refuge in God and experiencing His profound love in the midst of all things.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a secret place of comfort and release
I discovered a place of solace and liberation that is kept hidden from the public eye.
A special place of healing, a quiet place of peace
This place is unique because it's where one finds respite from the wearisome and distressing world, a zone of tranquillity.
And everyone who dwells there finds rests beneath God's wings
Those who stay at this haven experience God's abundant love and protection.
In the shade of His pavilion, in the strength He always brings.
Here, one can find strength and a safe haven figuratively represented as 'the shade of his pavilion'.
With every trial He brings, my Lord will make a way
In this place, every obstacle and hardship is overcome by the divine help that my Lord provides.
To strengthen and protect me, to help me face each day.
God ensures His presence to make the occupants feel stable in face of daunting days.
He leads me through the valley to draw me closer still
Here, boundless love is shown by leading someone who is lost and downtrodden through a valley to them closer to God.
Knowing even in the shadows I find His perfect will.
Even during the darkest times which are inevitable, this place is where one finds the courage to face them, for finding God's will means finding purpose.
I find hope, I find grace
The emotions one experiences at this place are hope and grace.
Far away from the world's embrace.
This special place of God is far away from what one experiences in the world.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
It is a place of security and peace. A place of rest that is guarded.
I find His strength, I seek His face
It is also the place to find strength in God and to seek a closer relationship with Him.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
Once more, to emphasize that this is a haven of safety and rest that is protected under His divine guidance.
I seek His face, in the secret place.
I seek to be in His presence always in this holy, secret place.
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
I found a secret place of comfort and release
A special place of healing, a quiet place of peace
And everyone who dwells there finds rests beneath God's wings
In the shade of His pavilion, in the strength He always brings.
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
With every trial He brings, my Lord with make a way
To strengthen and protect me, to help me face each day.
He leads me through the valley to draw me closer still
Knowing even in the shadows, I find His perfect will.
I find hope I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I seek His face, in the secret place.
@spenglase
I'm thankful for the life and ministry of Ron Hamilton. I'm praying for peace, comfort and love over the family.
@danielmorris5048
Yes that secret place thanks for that bible hymn. Many a time I look back and see how God's Grace helped me speak at my dad's funeral where my three brothers got saved to my brother and mothers funeral where they just died twenty min.a part.
Than my wife of 50 yrs died of a aggressive cancer.9/15/20.
Yes the secret place Psm.91.
@brendamartin8354
My kids grew up on Patch the Pirate and now my grandchildren are. I am so thankful for this Ministry.
@clifflawton4689
My oh My isn't that just precious..? As we have followed the Hamiltons over the last 40 years, and seen their stellar example of Grace in Trial, how very compelling and moving.. Don't you just want to get to that "Secret Place"??
@gigireg5567
I raised my children with your music. The songs helped develop their character (& mine!). We are so thankful to God for lifting you up to help this generation. We have planned to raise the next generation the same way, by the grace of God.
@gracemarie2813
Did
@heritagebaptistchurch9945
Thanks be to God for Ron and Shelly Hamilton! They are precious and choice servants of our Lord Jesus Christ!
@damienvicbaladjay9841
Sir, we're you the one that Preached in Bob Jones?
@heritagebaptistchurch9945
@@damienvicbaladjay9841 yes, I have spoken at BJU a number of times over the years.
@damienvicbaladjay9841
@@heritagebaptistchurch9945 Yes! If I'm right, you'r name was Matt Recker..
I'am one of your listener's online!