Under His Wings

Text by William Orcutt Cushing

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About this hymn

Date: 1896
Tune: Under His Wings
Composer: Ira David Sankey
Key: Db
Meter: 11 10 11 10 8 7 9 7

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Assurance, Calmness, Courage in Affliction, God, Care of, Peace, Rest.

Ps 17:7-9 · Mt 11:28

Musical background

Under His Wings is presented in the source key of Db, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: William Orcutt Cushing, 1896. Music and Setting: 'Under His Wings' Ira David Sankey, 1898. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2011 Revision.