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.”