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Text:Tossing on the billow
Tune:TOSSING ON THE BILLOW
Composer:S. J. Vail

130. Tossing on the billow

1 Tossing on the billow,
Rocking in the blast,
Fainting on the pillow,
Verging to the last.

Refrain:
While the tempest rages,
To the Rock of Ages,
To the Rock of Ages,
I am clinging fast.

2 Skies all clad in sable,
Storm-clouds flying past,
Clinging to the cable,
I am anchored last. [Refrain]

3 Gone each earthly treasure,
Cut away each mast;
Vanish earthly pleasure,
Still I'm anchored fast. [Refrain]

4 Sorrows multiplying,
Prospects overcast,
Weeping, groaning, sighing,
Still I'm anchored fast. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Tossing on the billow
Refrain First Line: While the tempest rages
Language: English
Publication Date: 1895
Tune Information
Name: TOSSING ON THE BILLOW
Composer: S. J. Vail
Key: B♭ Major



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