Lutheran Service Book ‎#715

715. Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

1 Jesus, Saviour, pilot me
Over life's tempestuous sea;
Unknown waves before me roll,
Hiding rock and treach'rous shoal.
Chart and compass come from Thee.
Jesus, Saviour, pilot me.

2 As a mother stills her child,
Thou canst hush the ocean wild;
Boist'rous waves obey Thy will
When Thou say'st to them, "Be still!"
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea,
Jesus, Saviour, pilot me.

3 When at last I near the shore
And the fearful breakers roar
Twixt me and the peaceful rest,
Then, while leaning on Thy breast,
May I hear Thee say to me,
"Fear not, I will pilot thee."

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Savior, pilot me
• Title: Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
• Author: Edward Hopper, 1818-88
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Matthew 8:23-27
• Topic: Spiritual Songs

Tune Information

• Name: PILOT
• Composer: John E. Gould, 1822-75
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: G Major