Thank you bro Hamilton. My wife and I grew up listening to your music and Patch the Pirate. I went through a very deep valley in my life 10 years ago. God used your music to encourage me to press on and not give in. Thank you for remaining steadfast in the work of the Lord. We are praying for you and your health. May Christ be glorified
Yes that secret place thanks for that bible hymn. Many a time I look back and see how God's Grace helped me speak at my dad's funeral where my three brothers got saved to my brother and mothers funeral where they just died twenty min.a part. Than my wife of 50 yrs died of a aggressive cancer.9/15/20. Yes the secret place Psm.91.
I learned this song in Patch the Pirate Club when I was 6 years old; and this song has seen me through many trials, from my Momma’s passing in 2012 to coming to college in the fall of 2020. This song will always hold a special place in my heart.
I raised my children with your music. The songs helped develop their character (& mine!). We are so thankful to God for lifting you up to help this generation. We have planned to raise the next generation the same way, by the grace of God.
In 1973, I was blessed to be a voice student of then, graduate assistant Ron Hamilton. He was incredibly talented, popular on campus, and patient with this 16 year old college freshman. I will forever be thankful for Ron's impact on my life, his music ministry to my children as Patch the Pirate, and the many compositions he and Shelley produced for our churches. Blessings from Hillsdale Baptist Church, Tampa, FL and this pastor, Travis D. Smith.
I’m going to be 43 years old this summer and have been listening to patch the pirate every since I must’ve been 9 or 10. Thank you Ron Hamilton for being a blessing all these years with being patch the pirate. Now I can introduce your stories to my 9 and 13 year old and hand off the patch the pirate stories to a new generation. God bless you sir!
I heard this for the first time at 17, when the Hamilton family visited our church. They played this song before the sermon began. Ron Hamilton was unable to join his family because his health was already going downhill. It was so touching. By the end of the song, I needed tissues to keep up with the tears. RIP Ron Hamilton. ❤
My oh My isn't that just precious..? As we have followed the Hamiltons over the last 40 years, and seen their stellar example of Grace in Trial, how very compelling and moving.. Don't you just want to get to that "Secret Place"??
About 12 noon I love this song because Ron is singing dwelling to be with Christ in my life all day every day. Not just devotions. It is every minute of each day. I walk with Him. ❤😊
To me this iis true worship music as opposed to what some churches call worship music which is just rock music. Our church uses a lot of Majesty music. My wife and I sang some of your songs in our church because it is both contemporary and godly. We thank the Hamilton family for their stand for godly Christian music that edifies the body of Christ and is suitable for worship.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS YOUR MUSIC HAS DONE IN MY LIFE GOD'S GRACE GIVES ME TRUE LOVE PEACE AND JOY I WILL BE CELEBRATING MY 60TH ANNIVERSARY ON 2026 APRIL AND THANK YOU SO MUCH GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AMEN!!!
This song is my twin sister's favorite song. And as she fights covid, this is what she listens to. She fought for a month, but she lost the fight. But I know this song gave her comfort. Now, as I fight the depression of her loss, this song gives me the strength to fight for life. I long for my twin sister so much 😭
Amen! I was reminded of this song after finding comfort from God's Word after my personal devotion away from the world's embrace! Praise God for spiritual songs!
This song really brings me to tears as I sit here and listen. For many reasons. Watching your lives. Singing your sweet songs in my choir. Singing your cantatas. And add to that my children loving Patch The Pirate. And then you take this video in your home, singing about God's word, and being there in the Secret Place. It's just beautiful. God bless you as you continue on life's journey. Prayers for you both. Thank you!
I just heard this song about a week ago. I keep listening to it over and over. The most special part to me is: I find hope, I find grace far away from the world's embrace
This is gorgeous! I had the pleasure of meeting Patch and snapping a photo with my phone! What a blessing from the Lord to the Christian community that know him. Thank You, Lord for this couple and the music they produce.
I just finished reading Always Only Good by Shelly Hamilton. My daughter has mental illness and I could relate to much of the book. I cried a lot. Jonathan was a beautiful soul. I feel like I know him. Good job on the book Shelly. God bless all of you.
Recently there has been a lot going on in my life and this song really helped give me encouragement and reassurance that God is someone we can find hope and peace in and we can share everything with.
God bless you Ron Hamilton, I know I do. Thank you for doing so much, more than words can say. I love you brother in Christ. Peace be still, with you and yours.
This song has helped me through the years of my sickness since I was 14 and from all the trials me and my family went through my teenage years. And also when I can to college in Spring of 2021
I was in Pee Wee Pirates and Patch the Pirate when I was younger in Hawaii and I have to tell you how much appreciated everything. The songs, the workbooks and even the little cute uniform. My best memories were in class listening to those stories and learning about Christ from a young age. Now being married and having a child and letting her listen to the songs and sing along has been the biggest blessing. Thank you for creating such an amazing program that sparked the fire in my heart to serve and to continue to serve our Lord and Savior! I am forever grateful!
What a beautiful song! So very hard to loose a child. Tears came to my eyes as I see both Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton along with the picture of their dear son. Thank you for your testimony. God bless you!🙏🙏❤️
Lyrics: I found a secret place of comfort and release A special place of healing, a quiet place of peace And everyone who dwells there finds rests beneath God's wings In the shade of His pavilion, in the strength He always brings. I find hope, I find grace Far away from the worlds embrace. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I find His strength, I seek His face In the secret place. With every trial He brings, my Lord with make a way To strengthen and protect me, to help me face each day. He leads me through the valley to draw me closer still Knowing even in the shadows, I find His perfect will. I find hope I find grace Far away from the worlds embrace. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I find His strength, I seek His face In the secret place. I find hope, I find grace Far away from the worlds embrace. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I find His strength, I seek His face In the secret place. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I seek His face, in the secret place.
Definitely one of my favorite Patch songs. Grew up listening to Patch tapes. God bless him for the many lives he's changed with this unique ministry God has given him! Thanks Patch!
He will keep us through the deepest valley, through the darkest trial. Thank you for this testimony, Ron and Shelly. Only our God can do something like this.
First time I seen Ron I was in hyles/Anderson college it was an experience I'll never forget all the preaching the music you knew GOD was there just incredible God bless Ron and his ministry 🙏🙏🙏🙏❣️❤️
Thank you so very much for sharing. We have been and always will be so very thankful for the talents of your family. My little girl was raised on Patch and your music. We praise God for those years. Thanking God for His grace to your family.
I love this song! It reminds me how everyday I need to commune with my Lord! When I don't I can really tell the difference even in my attitude toward things! Thanks so much for sharing! It was beautifully done and one can see the truth of the words in the way you presented it! Our church (Hiawatha Bible Church) in Hamburg, Michigan have sung this quite often.
The Secret Place by Ron Hamilton I found a secret place of comfort and release A special place of healing, a quiet place of peace And everyone who dwells there finds rests beneath God's wings In the shade of His pavilion, in the strength He always brings. Chorus: I find hope, I find grace Far away from the worlds embrace. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I find His strength, I seek His face In the secret place. With every trial He brings, my Lord with make a way To strengthen and protect me, to help me face each day. He leads me through the valley to draw me closer still Knowing even in the shadows, I find His perfect will. Chorus: I find hope I find grace Far away from the worlds embrace. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I find His strength, I seek His face In the secret place. I find hope, I find grace Far away from the worlds embrace. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I find His strength, I seek His face In the secret place. He gives me rest, He keeps me safe I seek His face, in the secret place.
This song really ticks me off (keep reading). As a missionary to The Netherlands I value an important principle that my mother (also a missionary to the Netherlands) taught me. If the title of a song cannot be translated into Dutch, then it is highly unlikely that the song can even be translated. "In the Secret Place" first of all would be "In de Geheime Plaats", which is one syllable longer, and that syllable is in the wrong place. Secondly, that phrase has no meaning in Dutch. So according to Mom, it can't be translated. That ticks me off, because it is such a beautiful, moving song with yet another typically Ron Hamilton dose of Truth and encouragement. We already enjoy singing "Here am I, Lord", "What shall I fear", "My God is a ... God (don't even know the words in English!)", "In this hour, Lord Jesus take me", and a few others in Dutch. Thanks so much!
David Boyd Let’s Praise the LORD Jesus Christ that most of the world has learned or is learning English. God made the tongues of the world. One day, all born again believers in Christ will sing together praising the Most High King, in heaven.
I'm thankful for the life and ministry of Ron Hamilton. I'm praying for peace, comfort and love over the family.
Thank you bro Hamilton. My wife and I grew up listening to your music and Patch the Pirate. I went through a very deep valley in my life 10 years ago. God used your music to encourage me to press on and not give in. Thank you for remaining steadfast in the work of the Lord. We are praying for you and your health. May Christ be glorified
Likewise here.
Praise the Lord!
💞🙏🤟🤍
Yes that secret place thanks for that bible hymn. Many a time I look back and see how God's Grace helped me speak at my dad's funeral where my three brothers got saved to my brother and mothers funeral where they just died twenty min.a part.
Than my wife of 50 yrs died of a aggressive cancer.9/15/20.
Yes the secret place Psm.91.
I learned this song in Patch the Pirate Club when I was 6 years old; and this song has seen me through many trials, from my Momma’s passing in 2012 to coming to college in the fall of 2020. This song will always hold a special place in my heart.
I raised my children with your music. The songs helped develop their character (& mine!). We are so thankful to God for lifting you up to help this generation. We have planned to raise the next generation the same way, by the grace of God.
Did
_"I find hope, I find grace; far away from the world's embrace."_
This hits so close to home, it's humbling.
Thanks be to God for Ron and Shelly Hamilton! They are precious and choice servants of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Sir, we're you the one that Preached in Bob Jones?
@@damienvicbaladjay9841 yes, I have spoken at BJU a number of times over the years.
@@heritagebaptistchurch9945 Yes! If I'm right, you'r name was Matt Recker..
I'am one of your listener's online!
@@damienvicbaladjay9841 that's great! Yes, that was and still is my name!
@@heritagebaptistchurch9945 I'm glad I'm talking to a Preacher. It's my privilege! I hope for more Preaching's, coming from you.
My kids grew up on Patch the Pirate and now my grandchildren are. I am so thankful for this Ministry.
RIP Mr. Ron Hamilton, I am glad you’re now graduated to heaven!
In 1973, I was blessed to be a voice student of then, graduate assistant Ron Hamilton. He was incredibly talented, popular on campus, and patient with this 16 year old college freshman. I will forever be thankful for Ron's impact on my life, his music ministry to my children as Patch the Pirate, and the many compositions he and Shelley produced for our churches. Blessings from Hillsdale Baptist Church, Tampa, FL and this pastor, Travis D. Smith.
Pastor School 2007, “With Christ in the school of prayer!” unforgettable, thank you Ron Hamilton for your faithfulness all those years!
Yes! Bro. Andreas, we prayed with Bro. Mark! That was close to God!
I always watch this whenever I’m sad
Thank You, Ron Hamilton! Although, I am 58 years old now, you are still one of my greatest heroes!
I’m going to be 43 years old this summer and have been listening to patch the pirate every since I must’ve been 9 or 10. Thank you Ron Hamilton for being a blessing all these years with being patch the pirate. Now I can introduce your stories to my 9 and 13 year old and hand off the patch the pirate stories to a new generation. God bless you sir!
I heard this for the first time at 17, when the Hamilton family visited our church. They played this song before the sermon began. Ron Hamilton was unable to join his family because his health was already going downhill. It was so touching. By the end of the song, I needed tissues to keep up with the tears. RIP Ron Hamilton. ❤
My oh My isn't that just precious..? As we have followed the Hamiltons over the last 40 years, and seen their stellar example of Grace in Trial, how very compelling and moving.. Don't you just want to get to that "Secret Place"??
God used you greatly, Ron Hamilton!! He will continue to use the legacy in music you left behind. Thank you. Your faith has now become sight❤
Hamilton family's music is God's instrument to give me comfort when I dont feel good
About 12 noon I love this song because Ron is singing dwelling to be with Christ in my life all day every day. Not just devotions. It is every minute of each day. I walk with Him. ❤😊
Im so blessed thank you Mr Ron Hamilton for giving your life in composing tremendous music about God.
Your music is my childhood, forever special to me.
You will be missed, Patch the Pirate.😭😭😭
To me this iis true worship music as opposed to what some churches call worship music which is just rock music. Our church uses a lot of Majesty music. My wife and I sang some of your songs in our church because it is both contemporary and godly. We thank the Hamilton family for their stand for godly Christian music that edifies the body of Christ and is suitable for worship.
This song must have special meaning to brother Ron even now, with his health issue. True words, beautiful melody!
Tom Harmon, what health issue? I hope he’s okay.
Sarah Zell He has dementia..mid stage. There is a video by his wife Shelly on TH-cam about him. Just type in Shelly Hamilton.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS YOUR MUSIC HAS DONE IN MY LIFE GOD'S GRACE GIVES ME TRUE LOVE PEACE AND JOY I WILL BE CELEBRATING MY 60TH ANNIVERSARY ON 2026 APRIL AND THANK YOU SO MUCH GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AMEN!!!
This song is my twin sister's favorite song. And as she fights covid, this is what she listens to. She fought for a month, but she lost the fight. But I know this song gave her comfort. Now, as I fight the depression of her loss, this song gives me the strength to fight for life. I long for my twin sister so much 😭
Praying for you and your family and their loss!! Let Jesus bring you the strength and comfort that nothing on this world can bring 🫂
Amen! I was reminded of this song after finding comfort from God's Word after my personal devotion away from the world's embrace! Praise God for spiritual songs!
This song really brings me to tears as I sit here and listen. For many reasons. Watching your lives. Singing your sweet songs in my choir. Singing your cantatas. And add to that my children loving Patch The Pirate. And then you take this video in your home, singing about God's word, and being there in the Secret Place. It's just beautiful. God bless you as you continue on life's journey. Prayers for you both. Thank you!
I just heard this song about a week ago. I keep listening to it over and over. The most special part to me is: I find hope, I find grace far away from the world's embrace
All Glory to God! My Savior! My Rock! Thank you Patch!!
This is a great song by Ron Hamilton and thank you to the Hamilton family and I grew up watching you and I have some Patch the Pirate tapes
This is gorgeous! I had the pleasure of meeting Patch and snapping a photo with my phone! What a blessing from the Lord to the Christian community that know him. Thank You, Lord for this couple and the music they produce.
Wonderful memory. Glad you got to see him in person!
I just finished reading Always Only Good by Shelly Hamilton. My daughter has mental illness and I could relate to much of the book. I cried a lot. Jonathan was a beautiful soul. I feel like I know him. Good job on the book Shelly. God bless all of you.
What a servant of God!!
Gracias a Dios por sus vidas!
Dios los siga bendiciendo 🙏🏽
Beautiful. Thank you Ron and family for all the wonderful music.
Amen, bless the name of the Lord.
My New Favorite song. Thank You Ron Hamilton
R.I.P. the greatest hymn writter of our time.
Recently there has been a lot going on in my life and this song really helped give me encouragement and reassurance that God is someone we can find hope and peace in and we can share everything with.
God bless you Ron Hamilton, I know I do. Thank you for doing so much, more than words can say. I love you brother in Christ. Peace be still, with you and yours.
This song always makes me emotional. Every. single. time.
I loved this song, thanks for sharing the encouragement word to find the secret place in God's word..
The shot with Ron and Shelly and the photograph is very impacting and powerful. Thank you for making this!
I love this song
This song has helped me through the years of my sickness since I was 14 and from all the trials me and my family went through my teenage years. And also when I can to college in Spring of 2021
It brings me to tears listening to this song. I am really touched. This songs is so compelling.
I was in Pee Wee Pirates and Patch the Pirate when I was younger in Hawaii and I have to tell you how much appreciated everything. The songs, the workbooks and even the little cute uniform. My best memories were in class listening to those stories and learning about Christ from a young age. Now being married and having a child and letting her listen to the songs and sing along has been the biggest blessing. Thank you for creating such an amazing program that sparked the fire in my heart to serve and to continue to serve our Lord and Savior! I am forever grateful!
I GLORIFY GOD FOR YOUR LIVES.
What a beautiful song! So very hard to loose a child. Tears came to my eyes as I see both Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton along with the picture of their dear son. Thank you for your testimony. God bless you!🙏🙏❤️
Beautiful and comforting. Knowing your history gives even greater impact. Thank you for your faithfulness through the valleys.
Thank you for Sharing!! This song has bin such a blessing to me recently. The only place I find Rest is in the Lord to keep going standing for truth.
Lyrics:
I found a secret place of comfort and release
A special place of healing, a quiet place of peace
And everyone who dwells there finds rests beneath God's wings
In the shade of His pavilion, in the strength He always brings.
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
With every trial He brings, my Lord with make a way
To strengthen and protect me, to help me face each day.
He leads me through the valley to draw me closer still
Knowing even in the shadows, I find His perfect will.
I find hope I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I seek His face, in the secret place.
Definitely one of my favorite Patch songs. Grew up listening to Patch tapes. God bless him for the many lives he's changed with this unique ministry God has given him! Thanks Patch!
Me encanta esta musica, me lleva a sentir a Dios tan cerca. 🤗
Just discovered your music and loving it! Don't know how I missed it all these years.
My family has enjoyed many vacations traveling with Patch the Pirate. Thank you to you and your family for your ministry. ❤️
What a beautiful tribute -
Well done thou good and faithful servant
This is such a comforting song. The lyrics mean so much to me.
Amen bless the name of the Lord
This is a gorgeous song, it reflects the atmosphere of peace we enjoy in God's presence in such a delightful way...
He will keep us through the deepest valley, through the darkest trial. Thank you for this testimony, Ron and Shelly. Only our God can do something like this.
“With each trial He brings, the Lord will make a way.” Yep. 💜
WHAT A WONDERFYUL SONG I ADD HIM ON MY PRAYER LIST!
amen! I grew up listening to your music
I became a fan of PtP when I was 10. That's 30 years ago. Boy time flies.
Beautiful! This has always been one of my favorite songs!
Praise the Lord! Thank you, Ron Hamilton!
I've been looking to this song. Thank you so much for the SAB accompaniment
First time I seen Ron I was in hyles/Anderson college it was an experience I'll never forget all the preaching the music you knew GOD was there just incredible God bless Ron and his ministry 🙏🙏🙏🙏❣️❤️
I grew up on Patch the Pirate... also.. he is up in Glory with Our HeavenlynFater
Thanks God because we have a secret plaise and we can talk to God wenever we need☺
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you! Good music! Good message! God bless you !
Thank you so very much for sharing. We have been and always will be so very thankful for the talents of your family. My little girl was raised on Patch and your music. We praise God for those years. Thanking God for His grace to your family.
This song, this album only brings back good memories! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely!❤
I love this song! It reminds me how everyday I need to commune with my Lord! When I don't I can really tell the difference even in my attitude toward things! Thanks so much for sharing! It was beautifully done and one can see the truth of the words in the way you presented it! Our church (Hiawatha Bible Church) in Hamburg, Michigan have sung this quite often.
Love y’all ❤
I have grown up listening to patch the pirate and am gonn miss waiting for new ones 😭😭😢😭😢😭😢😭😢😭love you guys
He’s with our Lord now.
Amen. Maranatha! 🙏🏻
I love that you're making these videos! Thank you for all of the beautiful, heart-felt music!
Gracias por su testimonio en Jesus
i love your song i am weak but you are strong because i won first place in a christian school competition in the singing section
I have listen to Patch the Pirate ever since I was little! I love this song!!
The Secret Place
by Ron Hamilton
I found a secret place of comfort and release
A special place of healing, a quiet place of peace
And everyone who dwells there finds rests beneath God's wings
In the shade of His pavilion, in the strength He always brings.
Chorus:
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
With every trial He brings, my Lord with make a way
To strengthen and protect me, to help me face each day.
He leads me through the valley to draw me closer still
Knowing even in the shadows, I find His perfect will.
Chorus:
I find hope I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
I find hope, I find grace
Far away from the worlds embrace.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I find His strength, I seek His face
In the secret place.
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe
I seek His face, in the secret place.
Wow this is beautiful. Very contemplative and really portrays every word of the song:)
Beautiful!
So beautiful!
What a beautiful video and song! Thank you for sharing this.
Beautiful Song
such a great song!!! thank you!!
This song really ticks me off (keep reading). As a missionary to The Netherlands I value an important principle that my mother (also a missionary to the Netherlands) taught me. If the title of a song cannot be translated into Dutch, then it is highly unlikely that the song can even be translated. "In the Secret Place" first of all would be "In de Geheime Plaats", which is one syllable longer, and that syllable is in the wrong place. Secondly, that phrase has no meaning in Dutch. So according to Mom, it can't be translated. That ticks me off, because it is such a beautiful, moving song with yet another typically Ron Hamilton dose of Truth and encouragement. We already enjoy singing "Here am I, Lord", "What shall I fear", "My God is a ... God (don't even know the words in English!)", "In this hour, Lord Jesus take me", and a few others in Dutch. Thanks so much!
David Boyd Let’s Praise the LORD Jesus Christ that most of the world has learned or is learning English. God made the tongues of the world. One day, all born again believers in Christ will sing together praising the Most High King, in heaven.
So blessed💖💖😭😭
He gives me rest, He keeps me safe. In the secret place.
Amen.
Aleluya Aleluya Aleluya!!
Belos hinos Parabéns
❤