The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#77

77. Fierce Was the Billow Wild

1 Fierce was the billow wild,
Dark was the night;
Oars labored heavily,
Foam glimmered white;
Trembled the mariners,
Peril was drawing nigh;
Then said the God of God,
"Peace! It is I."

2 Ridge of the mountain-wave,
Lower thy crest!
Wail of the tempest fierce,
Be thou at rest!
Sorrow must never be,
Darkness must ever fly,
Where saith the Light of Light,
"Peace! It is I."

3 Jesus, Deliverer,
Come Thou to me;
Soothe Thou my voyaging
Over life's sea:
Thou, when the storm of death
Roars, fiercely sweeping by,
Whisper, O Truth of Truth,
"Peace! It is I."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Fierce was the billow wild
• Title: Fierce Was the Billow Wild
• Ascribed to: Anatolius (Greek; date unknown)
• Meter: 6 4, 6 4, 6 6, 6 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 8:23-27
  ;
  Matthew 14:22-36
• Topic: Church Year: Epiphany; Epiphany, Fourth Sunday; Death: Prayer for help in; Hymns for use at Sea

Tune Information

• Name: ST. EDMUND
• Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, (1842-1900)
• Meter: 6 4, 6 4, 6 6, 6 4.
• Key: A Major