His Presence, My Shelter

A Poetic Journey from Grief to Grace to Glory

By Pat Dys

Scripture-based poetry by Pat Dys, written during her illness with terminal cancer and set to familiar hymn tunes. A companion for seasons of loss, fear, illness, or grief.

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Inside the book

In His Presence, My Shelter, Pat Dys writes with honesty about suffering and with hope in the Lord’s care. These original poems draw on Scripture and the familiar tunes of classic church hymns, bearing witness to the comfort and courage she found in His presence.

Original poetry based on Scripture
Poems set to the tunes of classic church hymns
Words written during Pat Dys’s illness with terminal cancer

Who’s it for?

For anyone facing loss, fear, illness, or grief, and for loved ones looking for words of encouragement to share.

Comfort in loss

For temporary or lasting loss, these poems return to the God of all comfort, whose care is expressed in 2 Corinthians 1:3–4.

The Lord’s presence in suffering

Scripture and song meet in words written from within illness, with confidence in the Lord’s compassion through dark valleys.

Encouragement to share

When words are hard to find for someone you love, read these poems together or give the collection as an expression of care when it becomes available.

Common questions

Can the poems be sung?

The poems are set to familiar tunes from classic church hymns. You can read the words or sing them.

When will the book be available?

Publication is in final review. We’ll share the Amazon ordering link when the book is available.

What if I don’t know the tune?

You can begin by reading the words. When you want to sing, our guide to hymn tunes and meter explains how a hymnal’s indexes can help.