Paul Laurence Dunbar
Hymn (#1)
When storms arise
And dark'ning skies
 About me threat'ning lower,
To thee, O Lord, I raise mine eyes,
To thee my tortured spirit flies
 For solace in that hour.
The mighty arm
Will let no harm
 Come near me nor befall me;
Thy voice shall quiet my alarm,
When life's great battle waxeth warm—
 No foeman shall appall me.
Upon thy breast
Secure I rest,
 From sorrow and vexation;
No more by sinful cares oppressed,
But in thy presence ever blest,
 O God of my salvation.