Breast the wave, Christian,
When it is strongest;
Watch for day, Christian,
When the night's longest;
Onward and onward still
Be Thine endeavour;
The rest that remaineth
Will be for ever.
Tune Title: BREAST THE WAVE, CHRISTIANFirst Line: Breast the wave, ChristianComposer: Henry BurnetMeter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. with ChorusIncipit: 16653 23435 16653Date: 1906