Introduction
Words: Jane C. Simpson, 1830.
Music: Wave, arranged by William B. Bradbury, 1844 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Simpson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
(1816–1868)
I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Revelation 22:16
Words: Jane C. Simpson, 1830.
Music: Wave, arranged by William B. Bradbury, 1844 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Simpson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Star of peace to wanderers weary,
Bright the beams that smile on me;
Cheer the pilot’s vision dreary,
Far, far at sea.
Star of hope, gleam on the billow;
Bless the soul that sighs for Thee,
Bless the sailor’s lonely pillow,
Far, far at sea.
Star of faith, when winds are mocking
All his toil, he flies to Thee;
Save him on the billows rocking,
Far, far at sea.
Star divine, O safely guide him,
Bring the wanderer home to Thee;
Sore temptations long have tried him,
Far, far at sea.
