The Book of Worship ‎#394

394. Roll on, thou mighty ocean

1 Roll on, thou mighty ocean;
And, as thy billows flow,
Bear messengers of mercy
To every land below.

2 Arise, ye gales, and waft them
Safe to the destined shore,
That man may sit in darkness,
And death’s black shade no more.

3 Oh Thou eternal Ruler,
Who holdest in Thine arm
The tempests of the ocean,
Protect them from all harm.

4 Oh be thy presence with them,
Wherever they may be;
Though far from us who love them,
Still let them be with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Roll on, thou mighty ocean
• Meter: 7s & 6s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Ordaining Instrumentalities: Missions

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