The New Praiseworthy ‎#87

87. I Am Anchored Fast

1 Tossing on the billow,
Rocking in the blast,
Fainting on the pillow,
Verging tow'rd the last.

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

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

3 Gone each earthly treasure,
Cut away each mast,
Vanished earthly pleasure,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

4 Sorrows multiplying,
Prospects overcast,
Weeping, moaning, sighing,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Tossing on the billow
• Title: I Am Anchored Fast
• Author: I. D. K.
• Refrain First Line: While the tempest rages
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Tossing on the billow]
• Composer: E. O. Excell
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1911, by E.O. Excell.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.