Verse 1

Jesus, Savior, pilot me over life's tempestuous sea: unknown waves before me roll, hiding rocks and treach'rous shoal. Chart and compass come from Thee: Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

Verse 2

As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; boist'rous waves obey Thy will when Thou say'st to them, "Be still!" Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

Verse 3

When at last I near the shore, and the fearful breakers roar 'twixt me and the peaceful rest, then, while leaning on Thy breast, may I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not, I will pilot thee.

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