Kind Words ‎#87b

87b. Out on an ocean all boundless we ride

1 Out on an ocean all boundless we ride,
We're homeward bound, homeward bound;
Tossed on the waves of a rough, restless tide,
We're homeward bound, homeward bound;
Far from the safe, quiet harbor we've rode,
Seeking our Father's celestial abode,
Promise of which on us each he bestow'd,
We're homeward bound, homebound bound.

2 Wildly the storm sweeps us on as it roars,
We're homeward bound, homeward bound;
Look! yonder lie the bright heav'nly shores,
We're homeward bound, homeward bound;
Steady! O pilot! stand firm at the wheel!
Steady! we soon shall out-weather the gale;
O, how we fly 'neath the loud-creaking sail!
We're homeward bound, homeward bound.

3 Down the horizon the earth disappears,
We're homeward bound;
Joyful, O comrades! no sighing or tears,
We're homeward bound;
Listen! what music comes soft o'er the sea?
"Welcome, thrice welcome, and blessed are ye."
Can it the greeting of paradise be?
We're homeward bound.

4 Into the harbor of heav'n now we glide,
We're home at last;
Softly we drift on its bright silver tide,
We're home at last;
Glory to God! all our dangers are o'er;
Safely we stand on the radiant shore,
Glory to God! we will shout evermore,
We're home at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Out on an ocean all boundless we ride
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871
• Notes: Hymn to the tune "HOMEWARD BOUND."

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