For four days now we've run before the bitter storm
Timbers cracked and broken, sails rent and torn
Hold fast boys, hold fast for a mighty wave is bearing down
And if you're swept across the rail then you must surely drown
I should try to wear the ship, get her head into the wind
But if I do my bonny lads we might end up twenty fathoms down
Helmsman stand here close by me, I'll lash you to the wheel
I can't afford to lose you lad for I need your arms of steel
Lads I'll do my best to bring you safely home
But we stand into terrible danger and yet may come to harm
My crew are tired, weary, lashed by wind and rain
They bravely fight the raging storm, bearing all their pain
Then comes a mighty shout. "See there a patch of blue"
Storm clouds like curtains opened and the sun came into view
Gather round me now my lads and give thanks to him above
For through your strength and through his guidance I can return you to those you love
Jul 14, 2015
Jul 14, 2015 at 7:58 AM UTC
For four days now we've run before the bitter storm
Timbers cracked and broken, sails rent and torn
Hold fast boys, hold fast for a mighty wave is bearing down
And if you're swept across the rail then you must surely drown
I should try to wear the ship, get her head into the wind
But if I do my bonny lads we might end up twenty fathoms down
Helmsman stand here close by me, I'll lash you to the wheel
I can't afford to lose you lad for I need your arms of steel
Lads I'll do my best to bring you safely home
But we stand into terrible danger and yet may come to harm
My crew are tired, weary, lashed by wind and rain
They bravely fight the raging storm, bearing all their pain
Then comes a mighty shout. "See there a patch of blue"
Storm clouds like curtains opened and the sun came into view
Gather round me now my lads and give thanks to him above
For through your strength and through his guidance I can return you to those you love
I enjoyed writing this one and still get a great deal of pleasure every time I read it
