When the distressed disciples were

Verse 1

When the distress'd Disciples were On raging billows toss'd, Their mind were fill'd with dread and fear They gave themselves for lost.

Verse 2

But O, how soon the seas obey'd! When Jesus spake on board; How soon her blasts and storms were laid At his commanding word.

Verse 3

When troubles like the swelling waves Oppress our feeble mind, Yet when we cry, O Saviour save! Deliv'rence we shall find.

Verse 4

Should we be drove by wind and tide! And beaten from the cape; The Lord will ever more provide A way for our escape.

Verse 5

Our faith however, weak it is! We shall not quite dispair; The Lord who gave his promises Will always hear our prayer.

Verse 6

Dear Lord, since thy dear Church below Is like a ship on Sea, Which oft is driven to and fro In much perplexity.

Verse 7

Calm thou, her mind in all alarm And aid her weak effort, Conduct her safe thro' every storm To reach the happy Port.