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VOYAGERS
“The sea is his, and he made it.”—Ps. XCV:5.
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Meiringen.
Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933)
O Maker of the Mighty Deep Whereon our vessels fare, Above our life’s adventure keep Thy faithful watch and care. In Thee we trust, whate’er befall; Thy sea is great, our boats are small. | We know not where the secret tides Will help us or delay, Nor where the lurking tempest hides, Nor where the fogs are gray. We trust in Thee, whate’er befall; Thy sea is great, our boats are small. | When outward bound we boldly sail And leave the friendly shore, Let not our heart of courage fail Until the voyage is o’er. We trust in Thee, whate’er befall; Thy sea is great, our boats are small. | When homeward bound we gladly turn, O bring us safely there, Where harbor-lights of friendship burn And peace is in the air. We trust in Thee, whate’er befall; Thy sea is great, our boats are small. | Beyond the circle of the sea, When voyaging is past, We seek our final port in Thee; O bring us home at last. In Thee we trust, whate’er befall; Thy sea is great, our boats are small. | |