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Text:I Am Anchored Fast
Author:I. D. K.
Tune:[Tossing on the billow]
Composer:E. O. Excell
Media:MIDI file

87. I Am Anchored Fast

1 Tossing on the billow,
Rocking in the blast,
Fainting on the pillow,
Verging tow'rd the last.

Refrain:
While the tempest rages,
To the Rock of Ages
I am anchored fast;
While the tempest rages,
To the Rock of Ages
I am anchored fast.

2 Skies all clad in sable,
Storm-clouds flying past,
Clinging to the cable,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

3 Gone each earthly treasure,
Cut away each mast,
Vanished earthly pleasure,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

4 Sorrows multiplying,
Prospects overcast,
Weeping, moaning, sighing,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Tossing on the billow
Title: I Am Anchored Fast
Author: I. D. K.
Refrain First Line: While the tempest rages
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Tossing on the billow]
Composer: E. O. Excell
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1911, by E.O. Excell.
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
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XML score: MusicXML
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