Jesus Savior Pilot Me
Words by Edward Hopper, Music by John E. Gould
1871


Mark 4:39
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea.
Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."


      Jesus Savior, pilot me over life's tempestous sea;
      Unknown waves before me roll, hiding rock and treacherous shoal;
      Chart and compass came from Thee; Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

      As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild;
      Boisterous waves obey Thy will, when Thou say'st to them "Be still!"
      Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

      When at last I near the shore and the fearful breakers roar,
      'Twixt me and the peaceful rest; then, while leaning on Thy breast,
      May I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not, I will pilot thee."


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