Acts 27:21: He first their wilfulness reproves

He first their wilfulness reproves,
And then the abjects cheers,
Kindly their sad despair removes,
And dissipates their fears;
Ready through fear of death to die
The comfort they receive,
And all who on the word rely
Shall by the promise live.

The sinners who his counsel slight,
And bear their stubbornness,
A Christian never can delight
To' insult in their distress;
Desponding souls he lifts them up
When sunk beneath their load,
Inspiring them with faith and hope
In his almighty God.