A Word from Jesus calms the sea, <br />The stormy wind controls; <br />And gives repose and liberty <br />To tempest-tossed souls. <br /> <br />To Peter on the waves he came, <br />And gave him instant peace; <br />Thus he to me revealed his name, <br />And bid my sorrows cease. <br /> <br />Then filled with wonder, joy and love, <br />Peter's request was mine; <br />Lord, call me down, I long to prove <br />That I am wholly thine. <br /> <br />Unmoved at all I have to meet <br />On life's tempestuous sea; <br />Hard, shall be easy; bitter, sweet, <br />So I may follow thee. <br /> <br />He heard and smiled, and bid me try, <br />I eagerly obeyed; <br />But when from him I turned my eye, <br />How was my soul dismayed! <br /> <br />The storm increased on every side, <br />I felt my spirit shrink; <br />And soon, with Peter, loud I cried, <br />Lord, save me, or I sink. <br /> <br />Kindly he caught me by the hand, <br />And said, Why dost thou fear? <br />Since thou art come at my command, <br />And I am always near. <br /> <br />Upon my promise rest thy hope, <br />And keep my love in view; <br />I stand engaged to hold thee up, <br />And guide thee safely through.<br /><br />John Newton<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/peter-walking-upon-the-water/
