Launch the Life Boat

Verse 1

Launch the life-boat! see; the ship is stranding! There are loved ones you may save: Launch the life-boat from the gospel landing! The storm is on the wave.

Chorus

Launch the life-boat! launch the life-boat! Tho' the surges roar; Launch the life-boat! launch the life-boat From the gospel shore! Wrecks of manhood on the rocks of evil, Wrecks of youth upon the shoals: Quickly launch the blessed gospel life-boat, And gather in the souls.

Verse 2

Oft beneath youth's mild and sunny waters Hidden shoals of danger lie; Where's the pilot for our sons and daughters, To guide them safely by!

Verse 3

Oft upon life's dark and stormy ocean Sturdy manhood's bark is tossed; Where's the faith that stills the wild commotion Before a soul is lost!

Verse 4

O for hearts to love as did the Master Those who sadly fail in life! O for willing hands that labor faster The fiercer grows the strife!