Christ in Song ‎#545

545. Throw Out the Life-Line!

1 Out upon an angry ocean,
Without helm or oar,
Millions in the wild commotion,
Sink to rise no more.

Chorus:
Throw out the life-line! Throw out the life-line!
Night is swiftly coming; Behold the setting sun!
Throw out the life-line! throw out the life-line!
Jesus is the life-line; You may save one.

2 On a flow'ry gospel meadow,
Thousands dwell at ease,
Caring not that Death's dark shadow
Haunts the stormy seas. [Chorus]

3 How can we who once were rescued
At so great a cost,
Cast adrift the only Life-Line,
Laughing at the lost! [Chorus]

4 Brothers, hear your brothers calling,
"Throw the line this way;"
Sisters, see your sisters sinking,
With no arm to stay. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Out upon an angry ocean
• Title: Throw Out the Life-Line!
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: Throw out the life-line! Throw out the life-line!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Call to Activity

Tune Information

• Name: [Out upon an angry ocean]
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: G Major