Great Songs of the Church (Revised) ‎#539

539. While On the Sea

1 While on the sea hear the terrible roaring;
See how the boat of my life rolls with me;
In fear of death and in deepest of anguish.
Lord, hear my prayer, watch my soul on the sea.

2 Save me, O merciful Father, forgive me;
How as my life with its ending I see.
My youthful strength has been spent in the battle.
Lord, now I beg You, have mercy on me.

3 I have no strength left to aid on my journy;
Help me to reach that fair land past the sea;
Help me to travel to my native country.
Lord, now I beg You, have mercy on me.

Text Information

• First Line: While on the sea hear the terrible roaring
• Title: While On the Sea
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: Stephen Bilak
• Versed: Jack Boyd (1974)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107:29
• Topic: Christian Life; Courage; Devotion; Loyalty; Temptation
• Source: Anonymous Ukrainian Poem
• Copyright: Translation Copyright 1974, ACU Press

Tune Information

• Name: UKRAINE
• Key: F Major
• Source: Ukranian Folk Melody