Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, VOYAGERS, by HENRY VAN DYKE


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First Line: O maker of the mighty deep
Last Line: Thy sea is great, our boats are small.
Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus
Variant Title(s): The Sea Is Great, Our Boats Are Small
Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Sea; Theology; Ocean


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 hearts 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,
Oh! 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;
Oh! bring us home at last.
In Thee we trust, whate'er befall;
Thy sea is great, our boats are small.





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