He Rolls the Sea Away

Verse 1

In ancient days, when Israel’s host In darkest bondage lay, The mighty pow’r of God was shown, He rolled the sea away.

Chorus

He rolls the sea away! He rolls the sea away! With Jesus ever near, No foe have I to fear, He rolls the sea away!

Verse 2

The waves of sin swept o’er my soul, Temptations held their sway; The Lord spoke peace, and pardon gave, He rolled the sea away.

Verse 3

Tho’ doubts and fears obscure my path, With Jesus I will stay; He’ll keep me near His loving heart, And roll the sea away.

Verse 4

Lord Jesus, when in my last hour I face tow’rd realms of day, Thy presence then shall pilot me, And roll the sea away.