211. O Jesus Christ, the Savior

7,6.
by J.G. Deck
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O Jesus Christ, the Savior,
 
We only look to Thee;
 
’Tis in Thy love and favor
 
Our souls find liberty.
 
When Satan seeks to sift us,
 
And shipwreck we might fear,
 
’Tis this o’er all will lift us,
 
That Thou art ever near.
“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.” (Luke 22:31)
“And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” (Matthew 8:24-27)
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5)
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Yes, though the tempest round us
 
Seems safety to defy;
 
Though rocks and shoals surround us,
 
And billows swell on high — 
 
Thou dost from all protect us,
 
And cheer us by Thy love;
 
Thy counsels still direct us
 
Safe to the rest above.
“But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.” (Matthew 14:24-32)
“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.” (Hebrews 4:9)
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There with what joy reviewing
 
Past conflicts, dangers, fears,
 
Thy hand our foes subduing,
 
And drying all our tears,
 
Our hearts with rapture burning,
 
The path we shall retrace,
 
Where now our souls are learning
 
The riches of Thy grace.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
“And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.” (Deuteronomy 8:2)
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us.” (Ephesians 2:4)
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