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[Peter on the troubled sea]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 33432 17651 17123

Author: Rev. E. H. Stokes, D. D. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Peter on the troubled sea Refrain First Line: Though the howling tempest raves Lyrics: 1 Peter on the troubled sea, Heedless of the tempest shock, Walks the waters steadily, As upon the granite rock. Refrain: Though the howling tempest raves, Jesus, mighty Jesus, saves; While I walk the troubled waves, Jesus, mighty Jesus saves. 2 Walking through the storm and strife, Wailing winds and billows roar, Blessed promises of life Bear me up forevermore. [Refrain] 3 Walking thus and all is well, With my eyes on help divine,— Yea, in death my lips shall swell Songs triumphant and sublime. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Peter on the troubled sea]

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Mighty Jesus Saves

Author: Rev. E. H. Stokes, D. D. Hymnal: On Joyful Wing #67 (1886) First Line: Peter on the troubled sea Refrain First Line: Though the howling tempest raves Lyrics: 1 Peter on the troubled sea, Heedless of the tempest shock, Walks the waters steadily, As upon the granite rock. Refrain: Though the howling tempest raves, Jesus, mighty Jesus, saves; While I walk the troubled waves, Jesus, mighty Jesus saves. 2 Walking through the storm and strife, Wailing winds and billows roar, Blessed promises of life Bear me up forevermore. [Refrain] 3 Walking thus and all is well, With my eyes on help divine,— Yea, in death my lips shall swell Songs triumphant and sublime. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Peter on the troubled sea]

Mighty Jesus Saves

Author: Rev. E. H. Stokes, D. D. Hymnal: Temple Trio #67 (1886) First Line: Peter on the troubled sea Refrain First Line: Though the howling tempest raves Tune Title: [Peter on the troubled sea]

Mighty Jesus Saves

Author: Rev. E. H. Stokes, D.D. Hymnal: The Emory Hymnal #82 (1887) First Line: Peter on the troubled sea Refrain First Line: Tho' the howling tempest raves Languages: English Tune Title: [Peter on the troubled sea]

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[Peter on the troubled sea]" in On Joyful Wing John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission

E. H. Stokes

1815 - 1897 Person Name: Rev. E. H. Stokes, D. D. Author of "Mighty Jesus Saves" in On Joyful Wing He was president of the Ocean Grove Campmeeting Association.