[Intro – Spoken Scripture over warm keys, soft pads, bass, drums, and choir hums]
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalm Ninety-One and One.
[no sparse verse]
[no quiet intro]
[no acapella]
[Zona Prompt: Smooth R&B gospel ballad, full rhythm section playing throughout, rich keyboards, warm bass, gentle drums, electric piano, large harmonizing choir, expressive lead vocals with tasteful runs and octave lifts, no acappella, continuous musical bed, smooth ballad,male R&B, baritone soul, sax filled]
Verse 1
When the storms of life are raging,
And the winds begin to blow,
I find a place of comfort,
Where His peace begins to flow.
Not a building made by hands, Lord,
Not a place that I can see,
It’s the shelter of His presence,
Where His love covers me.
Pre-Chorus
When fear comes knocking at my door,
I don’t have to run anymore,
I know where my help can be found,
His grace surrounds me all around.
Chorus
I’m dwelling in the Secret Place,
Resting in amazing grace,
Underneath His mighty wing,
Safe from every troubling thing.
In the shadow of the Almighty,
That’s where I want to be,
The Secret Place, the Secret Place,
Is where the Lord covers me.
[Zona Prompt: Choir expands, layered harmonies, soaring background vocals, octave lift on final line, smooth R&B groove continues]
Verse 2
When the world is filled with chaos,
And tomorrow feels unknown,
I can hear my Father whisper,
“You are never left alone.”
In the quiet of His presence,
Every burden starts to fade,
For the God of all creation,
Is my refuge and my shade.
Pre-Chorus
Though mountains may be moved away,
His promises forever stay,
His faithful arms are open wide,
And in His love I safely hide.
Chorus
I’m dwelling in the Secret Place,
Resting in amazing grace,
Underneath His mighty wing,
Safe from every troubling thing.
In the shadow of the Almighty,
That’s where I want to be,
The Secret Place, the Secret Place,
Is where the Lord covers me.
[Zona Prompt: Powerful choir feature, call-and-response harmonies, emotional vocal runs, steady rhythm section, uplifting gospel energy]
Bridge
Hide me, Lord, in Your presence,
Keep me near Your heart,
When the darkness tries to find me,
Your light sets me apart.
Hide me, Lord, in Your presence,
Till every fear is gone,
I’ll abide beneath Your shadow,
And keep holding on.
Vamp / Choir Outro
The Secret Place…
The Secret Place…
Under His shadow,
I’m covered by grace…
The Secret Place…
The Secret Place…
Safe in His presence,
Forever I’ll stay.
[Final Chorus – Big Choir]
I’m dwelling in the Secret Place,
Resting in amazing grace,
Underneath His mighty wing,
Safe from every troubling thing.
In the shadow of the Almighty,
That’s where I want to be,
The Secret Place, the Secret Place,
Is where the Lord covers me.
[Ending Prompt: Full choir sustaining harmonies, lead vocal runs and octave ad-libs, warm keys, bass, drums and strings continue to final resolved chord, no fade-out silence]