Scripture Verse

He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed…and He guided them to their desired haven. Psalm 107:29–30

Introduction

Words: Le­an­der Wise, in Sab­bath Car­ols (Al­too­na, Penn­syl­van­ia: R. B. Ma­haf­fey, 1881), num­ber 11.

Music: Gold Creek W. J. Weav­er, in Sab­bath Car­ols (Al­too­na, Penn­syl­van­ia: R. B. Ma­haf­fey, 1881), num­ber 11 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

Our frail bark is on the ocean,
By the tem­pest wild­ly tossed;
Savior, calm the trou­bled wa­ters,
Ere we are for­ev­er lost.

Refrain

Oh, the storm! the wild, dark storm!
See the light­house on the strand;
Guide us, Pilot, to the har­bor,
Safe into Im­ma­nu­el’s land.

Hear the break­ers of temp­ta­tion,
Hear their sull­en, an­gry roar;
Save us, guide us, and pro­tect us,
Bring us to that bliss­ful shore.

Refrain

Help us, Lord to find the moor­ing
That shall hold our ves­sel fast;
Anchored to the Rock of Ag­es,
We are safe from sin at last.

Refrain