Author: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #369 (2011) Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Lyrics: 1 Upon a wide and stormy sea,
Thou’rt sailing to eternity,
And thy great Admiral orders thee:
“Sail on! sail on! sail on!”
Refrain:
Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past,
The darkness will not always last;
Sail on! sail on! God lives! and He commands:
“Sail on! Sail on!”
2 Art far from shore, and weary worn,
The sky o’ercast, the canvas torn?
Hark ye! a voice to thee is borne:
“Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Refrain]
3 Do comrades tremble and refuse
To farther dare the taunting hues?
No other course is thine to choose,
“Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Refrain]
4 Do snarling waves thy craft assail?
Art powerless, drifting with the gale?
Take heart! God’s Word shall never fail!
“Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Ascription; Conversion; Courage Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Languages: English Tune Title: SAIL ON
Upon a Wide and Stormy Sea (Sail On)