1 A ship in wind and storm was tossed,
The sea ran o’er the deck;
It seemed that all was surely lost,
The vessel soon a wreck;
A boy stood calm, as he was asked
If fear he did not feel;
When straightway came the answer bold,
"My Father’s at the wheel."
Refrain:
Father is at the wheel,
Father is at the wheel;
I fear no storm or tempest wave,
While Father’s at the wheel.
2 And as we pass through life, we meet
Sad sorrow’s gloomy hour;
Faith gives us strength to rise above
The threatening clouds that lower;
And when our bark seems almost lost,
These words our woes can heal:
"Our ship is safe, though tempest tossed,
While Father’s at the wheel." [Refrain]
3 There was a time when angry waves
Dashed fiercely o’er my bark;
I cried for help to Him who saves,
Throughout the night so dark;
But now when clouds and gales arise,
And heavy thunders peal—
A calm pervades my trusting heart,
While Father’s at the wheel. [Refrain]
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16248