SSH 023 A little ship was on the sea
Words by D.A.Thrupp,1840

1.A little ship was on the sea,
It was a pretty sight;
It sailed along so pleasantly,
And all was calm and bright.

2.When lo! A storm began to rise,
The wind grew loud and strong;
It blew the clouds across the skies,
It blew the waves along.

3.And all, but One, were sore afraid
Of sinking in the deep;
His head was on a pillow laid,
And He was fast asleep.

4."Master, we perish: Master save!"
They cried: their Master heard;
He rose, rebuked the wind and wave,
And stilled them with a word.

5.He to the storm say's, "Peace, be still!"
The raging billows cease:
The mighty winds obey His will,
And all are hushed to peace.

6.Oh, well we know it was the Lord,
Our Saviour and our Friend:
Whose care of those who trust His word
Will never, never end.


Suggested Tune:
Tune: A Little Ship
Taken from Carols for use in Church by Rev. R. R. Chope, 1894