“The Sailors’ Litany

The daylight dies, and o’er the sky
The darkening clouds now swiftly fly;
The raging winds in fury sweep
Over the surface of the deep.
Thou who didst still the stormy wave,
Lord Jesus, hear and save.
The night is drawing on so fast,
More loud and shrill the angry blast!
The billows, Lord, lift up their head,
Filling our hearts with awe and dread.
Let not the ocean be our grave,
Lord Jesus, hear and save.
The morning breaks; the sun doth rise,
Shedding its light o’er cloudless skies;
Calm doth its golden glory rest
Upon the ocean’s tranquil breast.
Thou who the stormy sea hast braved,
Lord Jesus, Thou hast saved!

Harriet Power