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21. THE STORM ON THE LAKE.

The vessel floated on the inland sea,

And Jesus found repose to nature dear,

When straight the angry storm comes wing'd with fear,

And heaving billows roll tumultuously.

Asleep in undisturb'd tranquillity,

The voice of terror breaks upon his ear,

"Master! now save us, or we perish here;—

We sink, unless deliv'rance comes from Thee!"

He rose and said—"Ye tempests! cease to blow;

Ye billows! be ye calm as infant's sleep:"—

When lo, the winds are hush'd and smooth the waves.

Ye toss'd and tempted souls! to Jesus go;

In him your faith and trust unshaken keep,

And ye shall be secure, for Jesus saves!