HYMN #0395 SSS #395 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #395: Our life is like a stormy

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

Our life is like a stormy sea
Swept by the gales of sin and grief;
While on the windward and the lee
Hang heavy clouds of unbelief.
But o’er the deep a call we hear,
Like harbour bell’s inviting voice;
It tells the lost that hope is near.
And bids the trembling soul rejoice.
"This way, this way, O heart opprest,
So long by storm and tempest driven;
This way, this way—lo! here is rest,"
Rings out the harbour bell of heaven.

Oh, let us now the call obey,
And steer our bark for yonder shore;
Where still that voice directs the way,
In pleading tones for evermore.
A thousand life-wrecks strew the sea;
They’re going down at every swell:
"Come unto me! Come unto me!"
Rings out th’ assuring harbour bell.

O tempted one, look up, be strong!
The promise of the Lord is sure,
That they shall sing the victor’s song,
Who faithful to the end endure.
God’s Holy Spirit comes to thee,
Of His abiding love to tell;
To blissful port, o’er stormy sea,
Calls heaven’s inviting harbour bell.

Come, gracious Lord, and in Thy love
Conduct us o’er life’s stormy wave;
Oh, guide us to the home above,
The blissful home beyond the grave;
There, safe from rock, and storm, and flood,
Our song of praise shall never cease,
To Him who bought us with His blood,
And brought us to the port of peace.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Our life is like a stormy"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #395 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 4 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
Stanza Structure: 4 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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