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Author: D. W. Cromwell Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: On life’s voyage we are sailing Lyrics: 1 On life’s voyage we are sailing, And our Savior on the sea Comes to guide the ever failing, Saying, "Children, trust in Me." Resting on His love and mercy, Through all storms the way we tread, Sinking when the waters hide Him, Safe while by His hand we’re led. 2 Walk with Him in nights of danger, Faith will lead us safely through; On the sea as in the manger, Light will come if we are true. Through these storms of light and shadow In the ship of Christ we roam, Knowing fairer winds will bring us Shortly to our Father’s home. Used With Tune: BROWARD Text Sources: Gospel Echoes by Robert G. Staples (Oskaloosa, IA: Central Book Concern, 1877)

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[On life's voyage we are sailing]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: R. G. Staples Incipit: 51234 32165 35132 Used With Text: Voyage of Life

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Voyage of Life

Author: D. W. Cromwell Hymnal: Gospel Echoes #100 (1877) First Line: On life's voyage we are sailing Languages: English Tune Title: [On life's voyage we are sailing]

Voyage of Life

Author: D. W. Cromwell Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12817 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: On life’s voyage we are sailing Lyrics: 1 On life’s voyage we are sailing, And our Savior on the sea Comes to guide the ever failing, Saying, "Children, trust in Me." Resting on His love and mercy, Through all storms the way we tread, Sinking when the waters hide Him, Safe while by His hand we’re led. 2 Walk with Him in nights of danger, Faith will lead us safely through; On the sea as in the manger, Light will come if we are true. Through these storms of light and shadow In the ship of Christ we roam, Knowing fairer winds will bring us Shortly to our Father’s home. Languages: English Tune Title: BROWARD

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R. G. Staples

b. 1833 Composer of "[On life's voyage we are sailing]" in Gospel Echoes Robert Griffin Staples. He was born Robert Griffin on January 24, 1833 in Washington DC. Both of his parents died in a carriage accident when he was an infant; he was then adopted by his mother's sister, Mary Ann King, and her husband, Samuel Johnson Staples and he was given the name Robert Griffin Staples. He was a captain in the Union Army during the Civil War and after the war was promoted to Major. He then worked as chief clerk in the Portsmouth United States Navy Yard. Religion was an important part of his life, as well as music. He died June 20, 1891 in Portsmouth, VA. Dianne Shapiro, from Jean Brickey (great-granddaughter)