Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out,
Matthew 14:29–30Lord, save me!
Words: Maria Straub, in Crown of Glory, edited by Solomon Straub (Chicago, Illinois: Jansen & McClurg, 1876), page 75.
Music: Solomon W. Straub (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Jesus, now I come to Thee,
O save me;
I am on the troubled sea,
Lord, save me.
Refrain
Save me, Lord, O hear my cry;
Save me, or I sink and die;
Oh, the waves are rolling high—
Save or I die!
Savior, Thy salvation bring,
O save me;
Save me from the tide of sin,
Lord, save me.
Refrain
Lord, I come confessing all,
O save me;
In Thy tender arms I fall,
Now save me.
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