The Voice of Thanksgiving ‎#68

68. He Rolls the Sea Away

1 In ancient days, when Israel’s host
In darkest bondage lay,
The mighty pow’r of God was shown,
He rolled the sea away.

Refrain:
He rolls the sea away!
He rolls the sea away!
With Jesus ever near,
No foe have I to fear,
He rolls the sea away!

2 The waves of sin swept o’er my soul,
Temptations held their sway;
The Lord spoke peace, and pardon gave,
He rolled the sea away. [Refrain]

3 Tho’ doubts and fears obscure my path,
With Jesus I will stay;
He’ll keep me near His loving heart,
And roll the sea away. [Refrain]

4 Lord Jesus, when in my last hour
I face tow’rd realms of day,
Thy presence then shall pilot me,
And roll the sea away. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In ancient days, when Israel’s host
• Title: He Rolls the Sea Away
• Author: Emma Pitt
• Refrain First Line: He rolls the sea away
• Publication Date: 1913

Tune Information

• Name: [In ancient days, when Israel’s host]
• Composer: D. B. Towner