The Morning Stars Sang Together ‎#42

42. The calm of the soul

1 When winds are raging o’er the upper ocean,
And billows wild contend with loud and angry roar,
‘Tis said, far down beneath the wild commotion,
That peaceful stillness reigneth evermore.
Far, far beneath, the noise of tempest dieth,
And silver waves chime ever peacefully,
And no rude storm, how fierce soe'er it flieth,
Disturbs the sabbath of that deeper sea.

2 So in the heart that knows Thee, Perfect Spirit!
There is a temple, sacred to Thee evermore,
And all the Babel of life's angry voices
Dies in hushes stillness, at its peaceful door.
Far, far away, the roar of passion dieth,
And loving thoughts rise calm and peacefully,
And no rude storm, how fierce soe’er it flieth,
Disturbs the soul that dwells serene in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: When winds are raging o'er the upper ocean
• Title: The calm of the soul
• Publication Date: 1897

Tune Information

• Name: [When winds are raging o'er the upper ocean]
• Key: E♭ Major