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Upon a Wide and Stormy Sea (Sail On)

Author: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #369 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Lyrics: 1 Upon a wide and stormy sea, Thou’rt sailing to eternity, And thy great Admiral orders thee: “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” Refrain: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past, The darkness will not always last; Sail on! sail on! God lives! and He commands: “Sail on! Sail on!” 2 Art far from shore, and weary worn, The sky o’ercast, the canvas torn? Hark ye! a voice to thee is borne: “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Refrain] 3 Do comrades tremble and refuse To farther dare the taunting hues? No other course is thine to choose, “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Refrain] 4 Do snarling waves thy craft assail? Art powerless, drifting with the gale? Take heart! God’s Word shall never fail! “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Ascription; Conversion; Courage Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Languages: English Tune Title: SAIL ON
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Sail On

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: Great Revival Hymns No. 2 #15 (1913) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on, sail on, the storms will soon be past Lyrics: 1 Upon a wide and stormy sea, Thou’rt sailing to eternity, And thy great Admiral orders thee: “Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!” Refrain: Sail on! Sail on! the storms will soon be past, The darkness will not always last; Sail on! Sail on! God lives and He commands: “Sail on! Sail on!” 2 Art far from shore, and weary worn— The sky o’ercast, thy canvas torn? Hark ye! a voice to thee is borne: “Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!” [Refrain] 3 Do comrades tremble and refuse To further dare the taunting hues? No other course is thine to choose, “Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!” [Refrain] 4 Do snarling waves thy craft assail? Art pow’rless, drifting with the gale? Take heart! God’s Word shall never fail— “Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!” [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea]
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Sail On!

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Hymnal: Victory Songs #133 (1920) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Lyrics: 1 Upon a wide and stormy sea, Thou’rt sailing to eternity, And thy great Admiral orders thee:— “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” Chorus: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past, The darkness will not always last; Sail on! sail on! God lives and He commands: “Sail on! Sail on!” 2 Art far from shore, and weary worn— The sky o’ercast, thy canvas torn? Hark ye! a voice to thee is borne:— “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Chorus] 3 Do comrades tremble and refuse To further dare the taunting hues? No other course is thine to choose, “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Chorus] 4 Do snarling waves thy craft assail? Art pow’rless, drifting with the gale? Take heart! God’s Word shall never fail! “Sail on! sail on! sail on!” [Chorus]] Topics: Personal Work and Service Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea]
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Sail On!

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5880 First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! Sail on! Lyrics: 1. Upon a wide and stormy sea, Thou’rt sailing to eternity, And thy great admiral orders thee: "Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!" Refrain Sail on! Sail on! The storms will soon be past, The darkness will not always last; Sail on! Sail on! God lives and He commands: "Sail on! Sail on!" 2. Art far from shore, and weary worn, The sky o’ercast, thy canvas torn? Hark ye! a voice to thee is borne: "Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!" [Refrain] 3. Do comrades tremble and refuse To further dare the taunting hues? No other course is thine to choose, "Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!" [Refrain] 4. Do snarling waves thy craft assail? Art pow’rless, drifting with the gale? Take heart! God’s Word shall never fail. "Sail on! Sail on! Sail on!" [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea]
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Sail On!

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: World Wide Revival Songs #19 (1915) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea]

Sail On!

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: Golden Bells #105 (1923) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Topics: Children's Songs Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea] (Gabriel)
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Sail On!

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: Christian Service Songs #281 (1939) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Topics: Choir Selections Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea] (Gabriel)
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Sail On!

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: Waves of Glory No. 2 #8 (1921) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea]
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Sail On!

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: Living Gospel Songs and Choruses #11 (1925) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! Sail on Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea]
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Sail On!

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: Joyful Praise #11 (1920) First Line: Upon a wide and stormy sea Refrain First Line: Sail on! sail on! the storms will soon be past Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon a wide and stormy sea]

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