Scripture Verse

He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. Mark 4:39

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Will­iam T. Had­ley, in Res­cue Songs, by Hen­ry H. Had­ley, 1896 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Will­iam Had­ley (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

The sto­rmy winds may blow,
And with fu­ry lash life’s sea;
There’s peace with­in my soul to­night.
For my Sav­ior dwells with me.

Refrain

He will bring thee peace and com­fort,
Sailor, on a stor­my sea;
Do you hope to reach the ha­ven?
Does thy Sav­ior pi­lot thee?

How sad to drift alone,
Tossed by ev­ery pass­ing wave!
There is a pi­lot, sin sick soul;
Christ alone thy bark can save.

Refrain

A voice says, Peace, be still,
And sweet rest comes in­to life;
No long­er left to fight alone,
He will guide thee through the strife.

Refrain

illustration
Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669)