Author: Priscilla J. Owens Hymnal: Living Hymns #62 (1890) Hymnal Title: Living Hymns First Line: Steersman, steersman, the channel's rough and dark Refrain First Line: Sailing o'er the restless tide Lyrics: 1 Steersman, steersman, the channel’s rough and dark,
The waves roll high, the winds sweep by,
Now whither speeds thy bark?
Now whither speeds thy bark?
Sailing, sailing, to reach a glorious home,
Tho' storms assail we dare the gale,
For Jesus bids us come.
Chorus:
Sailing o’er the restless tide,
Sailing thro' the gale we glide,
There beyond the billows’ foam,
We see the lights of home.
2 Steersman, steersman, the stars are wrapped in mist.
The Polar star still beams afar
On hills of amethyst,
On hills of amethyst.
Sailing, sailing, to find a better land,
No wind that blows our hope o’erthrows,
While Christ waits on the strand. [Chorus]
3 Steersman, steersman, how wild the tempest raves!
The floods may swell, but all is well,
While Jesus walks the waves,
While Jesus walks the waves.
Sailing, sailing, to find a happier shore,
A pathway bright shines through the night,
Where friends have gone before. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Steersman, steersman, the channel's rough and dark]
The Lights of Home