Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16316 Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: This world’s a rough and stormy sea Lyrics: 1 This world’s a rough and stormy sea,
Where winds arise and tempests roar;
On every hand the quicksands lie,
The rocks are near, remote’s the shore.
2 Though mountainous the waters stand,
And dare to lift their voice on high;
When Jesus speaks, at His command,
The waves subside, the tumults die.
3 The soul’s a vessel rudely tossed,
By tempest on this troubled sea;
But not a saint shall e’er be lost,
Who seeks for refuge, Lord, in Thee.
4 Then let the swelling billows roar,
In awful majesty be dressed;
I’ll brave them all to gain the shore,
The haven of eternal rest. Languages: English Tune Title: AUCTORITATE SAECULI
This World's A Rough And Stormy Sea