The Haven Of Rest
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Intro: A D A F#m Esus4 G E7
verse 1
A A7 D A F#m B E7 E
My soul in sad exile was out on life’s sea, so burdened with sin and distress
A A7 D A F#m A E A A7
Till I heard a sweet voice, saying, “Make Me your choice” then I entered the Haven of Rest
[Refrão]
D A F#m B7 G E7
I’ve anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest, I’ll sail the wide sea no more
A A7 D A F#m A E A
The tempest may sweep o’er the wild, stormy deep; in Jesus I’m safe evermore
verse 2
A A7 D A F#m B E E7
Oh come to the Savior He patiently waits, to save by His power divine
A A7 D A F#m A E A
Come anchor your soul in the Haven of Rest, and say my Beloved is mine
[Refrão]
D A F#m B7 G F
I’ve anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest, I’ll sail the wide sea no more
C C7 F C Am C G C
The tempest may sweep o’er the wild, stormy deep; in Jesus I’m safe evermore
F C Am D7 A# G7
I’ve anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest, I’ll sail the wide sea no more
C C7 F C Am C
The tempest may sweep o’er the wild, stormy deep; in Jesus I’m safe
Tag
E Am C G F C
In Jesus I’m safe, in Jesus I’m safe evermore
How to play The Haven Of Rest
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.