If there were ever a week to sing “Master the Tempest is Raging” (Hymn #105) it’s this week! This hymn, written by Mary Ann Baker has an interesting backstory, but for now I want to point out that the way the hymn lyrics read in our current hymnbook, it’s a hymn where we are singing to The Savior. But the original version of this hymn have it so that we sing to the Savior in the verses, and then he sings to us in the chorus. Consider these chorus lyrics, taken from the original 1874 version:
The winds and the waves shall obey my will,
Peace, be still!
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea,
Or demons, or men, or whatever it be,
No water can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of ocean, and earth, and skies;
They all shall sweetly obey my will;
Peace, be still! Peace, be still!
They all shall sweetly obey my will;
Peace, peace, be still!”
I love singing the hymn reflecting on the Savior singing back to me in the chorus. You might want to try that when you sing this hymn this week! (More details including an image of the original hymn here).
For more thoughts on studying these chapters, including links to some great clips from “The Chosen” that go along from the verses we’re reading, please visit: https://johnhiltoniii.com/teaching-helps-for-come-follow-me-matthew-8-mark-2-4-luke-7/
Below are a series of short clips that can be used as devotional thoughts for your Come, Follow Me studies this week:
