Scripture Texts ON THE SEA OF TIBERIAS. And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but He was asleep. And His disciples came to Him, and awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us, we perish! And He saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? St. Matthew viii. 23-27. When even was come, His disciples went down into the sea, and entered into a ship, and went over the sea towards Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. And the sea arose, by reason of a great wind that blew. St. John vi. 16-18. And the ship was in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves, for the wind was contrary. St. Matthew xiv. 24. And He saw them toiling in rowing; and about the fourth watch of the night He cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed them by. St. Mark vi. 48. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit: and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I, be not afraid. And Peter answered Him and said, Lord, if it be Thou, bid me come unto Thee on the water. And He said, Come. come down out of And when Peter was the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? St. Matthew xiv. 26-31. And He went up into the ship; and the wind ceased. St. Mark vi. 51. And immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. St. John vi. 21. Annotations ON THE SEA OF TIBERIAS. Loud was the wind and wild the tide, The Lord came to their help, and cried, Who walks the waves in wondrous guise, By nature's laws unstaid? "Tis I, a well-known voice replies, 'Tis I, Be not afraid. He mounts the deck; down lulls the sea, The tempest is allayed; The prostrate crew adore; and He Exclaims, Be not afraid. Thus when the storm of life is high, Come, Saviour, to my aid! Come, when no other help is nigh, And say, Be not afraid! G Speak, and my griefs no more are heard; Speak, and my soul shall bless the word— When on the bed of death I lie, Before Thy judgment-seat above O cheer me with a word of love- Worlds may around to wreck be driven, If then I hear it said, By Him who rules through earth and heaven, 'Tis I, Be not afraid. H. F. Lyte. There is a ship, in which we are all embarked; there is a troubled sea, on which we all sail; there are storms, by which we are all frequently overtaken; and there is a haven, which we all desire to behold and to enter. For the Church is a ship; the world is a sea; temptations, persecutions, and afflictions are the waves of it; the prince of the power of the air is the strong wind which raises them; and heaven is the only port |