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When the Tempest Is High

Representative Text

1 Calmly in the storm that may rage around,
When the sea is high, and the billows heave,
To the Rock cling fast, and be closely bound,
Unto Christ, the refuge, cleave.

Refrain:
On the Saviour rely,
When the tempest is high,
On the Rock of Ages rest,
In the midst of the strife,
And the sorrows of life,
Joy and praise shall pervade thy breast.

2 Tho' the winds may howl and the surges swell,
Tho' the day be dark, and the sky obscure,
On this rock abide, and securely dwell,
'Tis a refuge firm and sure. [Refrain]

3 'Mid the woes and griefs that surround thee here,
When the clouds are thick, and the light is dim,
Christ will guide thy feet, He is ever near,
Put thy trust and hope in Him. [Refrain]

Source: Light and Life: a collection of new hymns and tunes for sunday schools, prayer meetings, praise meetings and revival meetings #116

Author: Joseph H. Martin

Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Calmly in the storm that may rage around
Title: When the Tempest Is High
Author: Joseph H. Martin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: On the Savior rely
Copyright: Public Domain

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