The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11821

11821. Lost In Sight Of The Harbor

1 Lost in sight of the harbor,
Not on the trackless deep;
Not where ocean is blackest,
Nor where the wild winds sweep.

Refrain:
But lost in sight of the harbor;
Lost for the want of a hand;
Strong and certain and steadfast,
To pilot safe to the land.

2 Lost in sight of the harbor,
The days of sailing past,
In a few more brief moments,
The shore lines might be cast. [Refrain]

3 Lost in sight of the harbor,
The shore bells ringing clear,
Their sweet chimes the last music
That many a soul shall hear. [Refrain]

4 Lost in sight of the harbor,
Wrecked by the fogs of sin,
Some poor soul ship that’s sailing,
Can never enter in. [Refrain]

5 Lost in sight of the harbor,
"Lost," what a word of woe;
Choose the only sure Pilot,
Who "all the way" doth know.

Refrain>
Then safe you’ll rest in the harbor;
Safe by the skill of a hand,
Strong and certain and steadfast,
The Pilot to "glory land."

Text Information

• First Line: Lost in sight of the harbor
• Title: Lost In Sight Of The Harbor
• Author: John Ralston Clements (1910)
• Refrain First Line: But lost in sight of the harbor
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: This song was suggested by the sinking of the steamer City of Rio de Janiero in heavy fog at the Golden Gate, San Francisco, California, February 22, 1901.

Tune Information

• Name: [Lost in sight of the harbor]
• Composer: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain