Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, PEACE, BE STILL, by JAMES C. HAUPT


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First Line: Brave men go out to sea / in ships of wood
Last Line: They worship him -- rejoice!
Subject(s): Storms


Brave men go out to sea
In ships of wood and steel;
With joyful hearts so light and free,
No danger do they feel.

When storm-clouds fill the sky
And waves about them roll,
And roar, and pile up mountain high,
These men give thought to soul.

They pray that their good ship
May brave the mighty storm,
A fervent prayer on every lip,
"Deliver us from harm!"

They scan the troubled waves;
They reef a tattered sail;
They haul in chains and rope, like slaves;
Prayer seems of no avail.

Out on the stormy sea,
He walks upon the waves,
They faintly see their Lord, "'Tis He!"
With outstretched hand, He saves!

The winds obey His will,
And with His sweetest voice
He gently speaks, 'tis "Peace, Be Still!"
They worship Him -- Rejoice!





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