A Word from Jesus Calms the Sea

Peter walking upon the water by John Newton


 * A Word from JESUS calms the sea,
 * The stormy wind controls;
 * And gives repose and liberty
 * To tempest-tossed souls.


 * To Peter on the waves he came,
 * And gave him instant peace;
 * Thus he to me revealed his name,
 * And bid my sorrows cease.


 * Then filled with wonder, joy and love,
 * Peter's request was mine;
 * LORD, call me down, I long to prove
 * That I am wholly thine.


 * Unmoved at all I have to meet
 * On life's tempestuous sea;
 * Hard, shall be easy; bitter, sweet,
 * So I may follow thee.


 * He heard and smiled, and bid me try,
 * I eagerly obeyed;
 * But when from him I turned my eye,
 * How was my soul dismayed!


 * The storm increased on every side,
 * I felt my spirit shrink;
 * And soon, with Peter, loud I cried,
 * LORD, save me, or I sink."


 * Kindly he caught me by the hand,
 * And said, "Why dost thou fear?
 * Since thou art come at my command,
 * And I am always near.


 * Upon my promise rest thy hope,
 * And keep my love in view;
 * I stand engaged to hold thee up,
 * And guide thee safely through."