He sitteth o'er the waterfloods

Richard Whateley

6 Verses Christian Hymn Spiritual Song

Verse 1

He sitteth o'er the waterfloods, And He is strong to save; He sitteth o'er the waterfloods And guides each drifting wave.

Verse 2

Though loud around the vessel's prow The waves may toss and break; Yet at His word they sink to rest As on a tranquil lake.

Verse 3

He sitteth o'er the waterfloods, As in the days of old, When o'er the Saviour's sinless head The waves and billows rolled.

Verse 4

Yea, all the billows passed o'er Him; Our sins—they bore Him down; For us He met th' o'erwhelming storm, He met th' Almighty's frown.

Verse 5

He sitteth o'er the waterfloods; Then doubt and fear no more, For He who passed through all the storms Has reached the heavenly shore.

Verse 6

And every tempest-driven barque With Jesus for its Guide, Will soon be moored in harbour calm, In glory to abide.