Peter Walking Upon the Water

I

A word from Jesus calms the sea,
  The stormy wind controls,
And gives repose and liberty
  To tempest-tossed souls.

II

To Peter on the waves he came,
  And gave him instant peace;
Thus he to me reveal’d his name,
  And bade my sorrows cease.

III

Then fill’d with wonder, joy, and love.
  Peter’s request was mine;
Lord, call me down, I long to prove
  That I am wholly thine.

IV

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

V

He heard and smiled, and bade me try;
  I eagerly obey’d;
But when from him I turn’d my eye,
  How was my soul dismay’d!

VI

The storm increased on every side,
  I felt my spirit shrink!
And soon, with Peter, loud I cried,
  “Lord, save me, or I sink.”

VII

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?

VIII

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