Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#512

512. Jesus, Saviour, pilot me

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

2 As a mother stills her child,
Thou canst hush the ocean wild;
Boisterous 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, Saviour, pilot me
• Author: Dr. Edward Hopper, 1818-1888
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: The Inner Life; Jesus (See also Christ): Pilot; Sea: Perils of; Storms: At Sea; Pilot, Christ our

Tune Information

• Name: PILOT
• Composer: J. E. Gould, 1822-1875
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: B♭ Major