“IT IS I: BE NOT AFRAID”
The Saviour’s voice we love to hear
Above the waves and wind,
It stills the tempest far and near,
And calms the anxious mind.
Our bark had sailed away from land
In time of peace and calm,
Had scarcely stretched across the strand,
Ere tempest gave alarm.
Then Jesus came across the seas,
Unhindered by the storm,
To put to silence winds and waves,
And make a sudden calm.
Where Jesus comes—Where Jesus is—
What room for doubt or fear?
His voice upon the ocean waves
Will soothe the list’ning ear.
Nor does He on the water stay,
When sailors find Him room;
But comes on hoard to show the way,
And bring them safely home.
ML 04/10/1938