
1 Lo, the storms of life are breaking—
Faithless fears our hearts are shaking;
For our succor undertaking,
Lord and Savior, help us!
2 Lo, the world, from Thee rebelling,
Round Thy Church in pride is swelling:
With Thy Word their madness quelling,
Lord and Savior, help us!
3 On Thine own command relying,
We our onward task are plying;
Unto Thee for safety sighing,
Lord and Savior, help us!
4 By Thy birth, Thy cross, and Passion,
By Thy tears of deep compassion,
By Thy mighty intercession,
Lord and Savior, help us!
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #11309
First Line: | Lo! the storms of life are breaking |
Title: | Lo! the Storms of Life |
Author: | Henry Alford |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Lord and Savior help us |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Lo, the storms of life are breaking. H. Alford. [Epiphany.] Appeared in his Psalms & Hymns, 1844, No. 23, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines. It is appointed for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, and is based upon the Gospel of that day. It was repeated in his Year of Praise, 1867, No. 48, and in various editions of his Poetical Works. It is in extensive use.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)