The Storm

The thunder crashed, the maelstrom raged
Like a beast that tries to burst its cage
Midnight seemed the same as morn
All the ropes had snapped and the sails were torn

Tempest above, the deep below
I was afraid to hope, I didn't know
If you were still alive or'd been washed away
Of if even the Captain had chosen to stay

Lifeboats gone, we pitched and reeled
But the Captain stayed behind the wheel
And He kept the bows against the wind
Until the world grew calm again

Now, it wasn't by strength till the storm was done
Then I met You there in the shining sun
But I'd prayed the Captain, till the storm be past
"Lash us both with your love to the mast"
"Lash us all with your love to the mast"