The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#34

34. Oft when the waves of passion rise

1 Oft when the waves of passion rise,
And storms of life conceal the skies,
And o'er the ocean sweep,
Toss'd in the long tempestuous night,
We feel no ray of heavenly light,
To cheer the lonely deep.

2 But lo! in our extremity,
The Saviour walking on the sea!
E'en now he passes by!
He silences our clamorous fear,
And mildly says, "Be of good cheer,
Be not afraid, 'tis I

3 Ah, Lord! if it be Thou indeed,
So near us in our time of need,
So good, so strong to save;--
Speak the kind word of power to me,
Bid me believe, and come to Thee,
Swift-walking on the wave.

4 He bids me come! His voice I know,
And boldly on the waters go,
And brave the tempest's shock:
O'er rude temptations now I bound;
The billows yield a solid ground,
The wave is firm as rock!

5 Come in, come in, Thou Prince of peace!
And all the storms of sin shall cease,
And fall, no more to rise:
O, if Thy Spirit still remain,
Our rest on distant shores we gain,
Our haven in the skies!

Text Information

• First Line: Oft when the waves of passion rise
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WILLOUGHBY
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Key: A Major