A Word from JESUS calms the sea

The words

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   Stanza 1. A Word from JESUS calms the sea,The stormy wind controls;And gives repose and libertyTo tempest–tossed souls.

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   Stanza 2. To Peter on the waves he came,And gave him instant peace;Thus he to me revealed his name,And bid my sorrows cease.

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   Stanza 3. Then filled with wonder, joy and love,Peter’s request was mine;LORD, call me down, I long to proveThat I am wholly thine.

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   Stanza 4. Unmoved at all I have to meetOn life’s tempestuous sea;Hard, shall be easy; bitter, sweet,So I may follow thee.

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   Stanza 5. He heard and smiled, and bid me try,I eagerly obeyed;But when from him I turned my eye,How was my soul dismayed!

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   Stanza 6. The storm increased on every side,I felt my spirit shrink;And soon, with Peter, loud I cried,LORD, save me, or I sink.”

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   Stanza 7. Kindly he caught me by the hand,And said, “Why dost thou fear?Since thou art come at my command,And I am always near.

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   Stanza 8. Upon my promise rest thy hope,And keep my love in view;I stand engaged to hold thee up,And guide thee safely through.”

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 87. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-87