He sitteth o'er the waterfloods

Verse 1

He sitteth o'er the waterfloods,
And He is strong to save;
He sitteth o'er the waterfloods
And guides each drifting wave.

Verse 2

Though loud around the vessel's prow
The waves may toss and break;
Yet at His word they sink to rest
As on a tranquil lake.

Verse 3

He sitteth o'er the waterfloods,
As in the days of old,
When o'er the Saviour's sinless head
The waves and billows rolled.

Verse 4

Yea, all the billows passed o'er Him;
Our sins—they bore Him down;
For us He met th' o'erwhelming storm,
He met th' Almighty's frown.

Verse 5

He sitteth o'er the waterfloods;
Then doubt and fear no more,
For He who passed through all the storms
Has reached the heavenly shore.

Verse 6

And every tempest-driven barque
With Jesus for its Guide,
Will soon be moored in harbour calm,
In glory to abide.