He Constrained Them

William B. Rose • English

Primary Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Verse 1

Is the darkness all about thee, Are the billows high; Art thou weary, toiling, rowing, And no haven nigh?

Chorus

Jesus comes upon the waters That are dashing high; Hear Him speak in tones assuring, “Do not fear, ‘tis I.”

Verse 2

Are the winds now fierce, contrary; Testing all thy might; Does it seem that heart must fail thee In the dreary night?

Chorus

Jesus comes upon the waters That are dashing high; Hear Him speak in tones assuring, “Do not fear, ‘tis I.”

Verse 3

Is there none to bring thee succor In this hour of test? Yes, the loving Master “sees thee Toiling” at thy best!

Chorus

Jesus comes upon the waters That are dashing high; Hear Him speak in tones assuring, “Do not fear, ‘tis I.”

Verse 4

Yesterday thy hands were busied, Feeding hungry souls; Now, constrained, they toil in rowing, Where the mad sea rolls.

Chorus

Jesus comes upon the waters That are dashing high; Hear Him speak in tones assuring, “Do not fear, ‘tis I.”

Verse 5

Lose not heart, O dear disciple, If the tempest roar, But consider how He blest thee Just the day before.

Chorus

Jesus comes upon the waters That are dashing high; Hear Him speak in tones assuring, “Do not fear, ‘tis I.”

Verse 6

Gladly render any service, He may choose for thee; Caring not what pain or pleasure There may in it be.

Chorus

Jesus comes upon the waters That are dashing high; Hear Him speak in tones assuring, “Do not fear, ‘tis I.”

Scripture References

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