Temptation

William Cowper (1731-1800)

4 Verses Storms Of Life Hope In Despair Divine Guidance

Verse 1

The billows swell, the winds are high, Clouds overcast my wintry sky; Out of the depths to Thee I call, My fears are great, my strength is small.

Verse 2

O Lord, the pilot's part perform, And guard and guide me through the storm; Defend me from each threatening ill, Control the waves, say, " Peace! be still."

Verse 3

Amidst the roaring of the sea My soul still hangs her hope on Thee; Thy constant love, thy faithful care, Is all that saves me from despair.

Verse 4

Though tempest-toss'd and half a wreck, My Saviour through the floods I seek; Let neither winds nor stormy main Force back my shatter'd bark again.

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