The evergreen shore

We are joyously voyaging

Author: William Hunter
Tune: [We are joyously voyaging]
Published in 39 hymnals

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1 We are joyously voyaging over the main,
Bound for the evergreen shore,
Whose inhabitants never of sickness complain,
And never see death any more.

Refrain:
Then let the hurricane roar,
It will the sooner be o’er;
We will weather the blast and will land at last,
Safe on the evergreen shore.

2 We have nothing to fear from the wind and the wave,
Under our Saviour’s command;
And our hearts in the midst of the dangers are brave,
For Jesus will bring us to land. [Refrain]

3 Both the winds and the waves our Commander controls;
Nothing can baffle his skill;
And his voice when the thundering hurricane rolls,
Can make the loud tempest be still. [Refrain]

Source: The Bright Array #44

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Author: William Hunter

Hunter, William, D.D, son of John Hunter, was born near Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland, May 26, 1811. He removed to America in 1817, and entered Madison College in 1830. For some time he edited the Conference Journal, and the Christian Advocate. In 1855 he was appointed Professor of Hebrew in Alleghany College: and subsequently Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Alliance, Stark Country, Ohio. He died in 1877. He edited Minstrel of Zion, 1845; Select Melodies, 1851; and Songs of Devotion, 1859. His hymns, over 125 in all, appeared in these works. Some of these have been translated into various Indian languages. The best known are :— 1. A home in heaven; what a joyful thought. Heaven a Home. From his Minstrel of Zion, 1… Go to person page >

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First Line: We are joyously voyaging
Title: The evergreen shore
Author: William Hunter
Refrain First Line: Then let the hurricane roar
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