The Cambridge Carol Book/When Christ had (as recounted)
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
XXXVI. WHEN CHRIST HAD (AS RECOUNTED)
1.When Christ had (as recounted
In Matthew chapter eight)
With His disciples mounted
The ship, 'twas waxing late:
Then rose the wind: the billow
Around the boat gan leap;
But He lay on a pillow
Aboard, abaft, asleep.
2.'Lord, save us; else we perish,'
His fellow shipmen spake:
'No longer hope we cherish:
Lord, from Thy slumber wake!'
Said He, 'Why are ye fearful,
O ye of little faith?
Take heart of grace! Be cheerful!'
Then He arose, and saith,
3.'Be tranquil, O thou breaker!
Thou whirlwind, be at rest!'
The breezes knew their Maker:
The waves, too, lower'd their crest.
Then cried the men in wonder,
'What manner man is He,
Whose very word hath under
Control both wind and sea?'