Storms and Tempests

SAd Storms and Tempests we expect
Whilst Winter-days do last;
And so do Saints, whilst they are here,
Look for a piercing blast.

As by some certain Signs Men know
A Storm is very near,
So do thy Saints, O Lord, likewise
Foresee their troubles here;

And therefore should prepare for them
By warning thou dost give,
And carefully their lives amend,
And all more godly live:

And also with the greatest care
Haste to their hiding-place
By Faith and Prayer get into thee;
For whilst they see thy face,

And do enjoy thy presence sweet,
They nothing need to fear;
But we, alas, through unbelief,
Astonish'd often are.

But let us know, O Lord, we pray,
That Ship can nevr sink
In which the blessed Jesus is,
Whatever we may think.

In this also much comfort lyes,
Thou canst the Winds command,
And still the Seas, and make a calm
By thy own mighty hand.