Walking the Sea

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There's a light on the dark and surging deep

Author: John P. Ellis
Tune: [There's a light on the dark and surging deep]
Published in 7 hymnals

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1 There's a light on the dark and surging deep,
That shines when the loud winds roar;
And the form of the Friend who does not sleep,
Comes on from the other shore,
Walking the sea, to you and to me;
Keeping the light of us, e'er to befriend.
Ever in sight of us, succor to lead,
Walking the sea, Walking the sea.

2 There's a light in the depths of surging life.
That shineth forever more;
And the Friend who would stay all sin and strife,
Is here from the other shore,
Walking life's sea, to you and to me;
Walking so carefully, seeking to find
Ever so pray'fully, earnest and kind,
Walking the sea, Waling the sea.

3 There's a light in the depths of Christian hearts
That gleams on the crown before;
And the Saviour, whose love a bliss imparts,
Attends to the other shore,
Walking life's sea, with you and with me;
Keeping in reach of us, watching for all.
Caring for each of us, lest we should fall,
Walking the sea, Walking the sea.

Source: Light and Life: a collection of new hymns and tunes for sunday schools, prayer meetings, praise meetings and revival meetings #20

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Author: John P. Ellis

John P Ellis USA 1820-1896. A life-long resident of Flushing, Queens, NY, he was active in his community as a civic leader and speaker, militia captain (police justice officer and member of the Union Riflemen in 1839). In 1848 the newspaper “Family Companion” relates a presentation to him of a fine sword and epaulettes given him by fellow unit members. He was an inventor, having held two patents for window sash locks and a waterproof safe. He was also a poet and hymnist. His poetry was first published in the early 1840s and hymns in 1850. John Perry Go to person page >

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