Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #131 (1897) First Line: They are pushing out the life-boat, throwing out the line Refrain First Line: Ring it out with voices loud and clear Lyrics: 1 They are pushing out the life-boat, throwing out the line;
Will you help a soul to save?
Let the blessed light of rescue o’er the billows shine,
Send a cheer across the wave.
Refrain:
Ring it out with voices loud and clear,
Ring it out, a word of hearty cheer;
If you cannot go a soul to save,
Send a cheer across the wave.
2 Think how Jesus, mighty Saviour, came to save the lost,
For his blood he freely gave;
Let his Spirit move within you toward the tempest-tossed,
Send a cheer across the wave. [Refrain]
3 By your sympathy unfailing you can strength bestow,
You can aid the toilers brave;
While your prayers arise to heaven, from a heart aglow,
Send a cheer across the wave. [Refrain] Tune Title: [They are pushing out the life-boat, throwing out the line]
Send a Cheer Across the Wave