6 But though they grow so tall and strong,
His plan will not require them long ;
In harvest, when he saves his own,
The tares shall into hell be thrown.
87.
Peter Walking upon the Water.—Matt, xiv, 28-31.
1 A WORD from Jesus calms the sea,
The stormy wind controls,
And gives repose and liberty
To tempest-tossed souls.
2 To Peter on the waves he came,
And gave him instant peace ;
Thus he to me reveal d his name,
And bade my sorrows cease.
3 Then fill d with wonder, joy, and love.
Peter s request was mine ;
Lord, call me down, I long to prove
That I am wholly thine.
4 Unmoved at all I have to meet
On life s tempestuous sea,
Hard shall be easy, bitter sweet,
So I may follow thee.
5 He heard and smiled, and bade me try ;
I eagerly obey d ;
But when from him I turn d my eye,
How was my soul dismay d!
6 The storm increased on every side,
I felt my spirit shrink !
And soon, with Peter, loud I cried,
" Lord, save me, or I sink."
7 Kindly he caught me by the hand,
And said, " Why dost thou fear
Since thou art come at my command.
And I am always near ?
8 " Upon my promise rest thy hope,
And keep my love in view ;
