The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1301

1301. Hold to the helm, sailor, when the skies are clear

1 Hold to the helm, sailor, when the skies are clear,
Hold more firmly when the storms appear;
Begin the watch ere you leave the shores of youth,
And always keep hold of the helm of truth.

Chorus:
Hold to the helm, hold to the helm,
Hold to the guiding helm of truth;
Hold to the helm on the sunny seas of youth,
And all through the voyage let us hold to the truth.

2 Thousands have launched on the changeful sea of life
Who have perished in the awful strife;
Thousands today flaunt abroad profession sail,
But where is the helm for the fearful gale? [Chorus]

3 Greater the danger, the broader flies the sail,
Trusting this alone, you're sure to fail;
Signal the lifeboat before the waves o'erwhelm,
And ask for the Bible, the guiding helm. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Hold to the helm, sailor, when the skies are clear
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: Hold to the helm, hold to the helm
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73:24
• Topic: Bible Songs: Scriptures, Law, Sabbath
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HOLD TO THE HELM
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.