Main message: God will protect us in the time of storms of life.

Bible references: (Isaiah 49:2)

• V1. "storms of life" (Proverbs 10:25)

"Tempests" (Matthew 8:24)

"Refuge" (Psalm 73:28)

"In the shadow of God's hand" (Isaiah 49:2)

"No harm" (Proverbs 12:21)

• V2. "affliction" (Psalm 107:39)

"Chastenings" (Hebrews 12:6)

• V3. "Satan" (Job 1:9-11)

• V4. "the cross" (Matthew 16:24)

"Naught can harm His Father's child" (Psalm 46:1)

Keywords: storms, raging, tempests, refuge, shadow of God’s hand, He will hide me, affliction, love, Satan, joy, the cross, Jesus, Father’s child

Interpretation notes:

• The hymn is in 9/8 meter and uses a rhythm that changes continuously. 

• The melody moves up and down throughout, and the refrain keeps the stormy-sea imagery in the tenor and bass while the soprano and alto sing 'He will hide me' in a higher range.