The hymn "A Shelter in the Time of Storm" was written by Vernon J. Charlesworth, with the music composed later by Ira D. Sankey. Charlesworth, an English pastor, wrote the lyrics around 1880, while Sankey, a renowned gospel singer, provided the melody in 1885. The hymn gained popularity, particularly among fishermen and those facing hardship, for its message of hope and refuge in times of trouble Contemporary & traditional Christian Gospel - Dale Philip - Gospel