Scripture Verse

He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39

Introduction

Words: Mrs. C. A. Means, in The Brill­iant, by Will­iam Gif­fe (In­di­an­apo­lis, In­di­ana, 1874), num­ber 109, alt.

Music: West­phal­ia Will­iam T. Gif­fe, 1874 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Means’ full name, or where to get a good pho­to of her (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
William Giffe (1848–1926)

Lyrics

But yes­ter­morn the ang­ry waves
Tossed high their crests of foam;
The pierc­ing winds with fu­ry raged,
And wan­der­ers longed for home;
Now ’neath the shade of moss-grown rock,
I watch the qui­et sea;
And list the gen­tle ripp­ling sound
It soft­ly speaks to me.

The voice that stilled the ang­ry waves,
And hushed the storm to rest,
Can all thy heart’s vain tu­mult soothe,
And fill with peace thy breast.
O, rest­less heart, wilt thou not turn,
To Him who gave thee life?
His love can bring the deep­est calm,
And save from end­less strife.