Tune: St Anne
(\'O God our help in ages past\')
Inspired by a painting by R.M.
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Each episode on sea of life
If even, calm, or strife
Help us Lord to learn, show your way
To us here every day
If pessimism, peer pressure
Or if arrogance stir
Joy, irritation, confidence
Or euphoria hence
In ups and downs help us to know
Your presence even so
Is there in all of life\'s aspects
And we sense its effects
Give grace to us, do lead us still
And show us all you will
Waves shall not o\'erwhelm while you guide
No greater help beside