Introduction
Words: Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr., 1869. Original first line: Lord of the ocean, hear our cry.
Music: Rockingham (Miller) Karl P. E. Bach, arranged by Edward Miller, 1790 (🔊 pdf nwc).
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By terrible things in righteousness wilt Thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea.
Psalm 65:5
Words: Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr., 1869. Original first line: Lord of the ocean, hear our cry.
Music: Rockingham (Miller) Karl P. E. Bach, arranged by Edward Miller, 1790 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Almighty Father, hear our cry,
As o’er the trackless deep we roam;
Be Thou our haven always nigh,
On homeless waters Thou our home.
O Jesu, Savior, at whose voice
The tempest sank to perfect rest,
Bid Thou the fearful heart rejoice,
And cleanse and calm the troubled breast.
O Holy Ghost, beneath whose power
The ocean woke to life and light,
Command Thy blessing in this hour,
Thy fostering warmth, Thy quickening might.
Great God of our salvation, Thee
We love, we worship, we adore;
Our refuge on time’s changeful sea,
Our joy on Heav’n’s eternal shore.