Song of the Sea

The cold, salt spray bit at my face; As I walked alone on the sand. The dashing waves stole my footprints; As they raced upon the land. The sky was dark and awesome; As ever a sky could be, And the mighty roaring tempest, Shared a wonderful song with me. It sang of an all-loving father, Who created both it and me. I joined that song of his glory; I shared that song with the sea. A song of his infinite mercy, A praise for his matchless love! All nature rose a great chorus, To our maker and God above. I ran with the wind in the tempest; My tears mingled with the rain; As it seemed God's presence rose round me. I could picture no trouble or pain. A thunderous shout rose above me, Wild as a Lion in his lair; And the lightning wrote of his glory As the wind tore away at my hair. I praise my great God for his greatness, I am glad I am one of His own; It the beauty of earth is stupendous; What about Heaven our home.