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[Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar]

Appears in 8 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 31653 55651 11171 Used With Text: Steer Toward the Light

Author: Gertrude T. Clark Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar Refrain First Line: Brightly it gleams, and its pure silver beams Used With Tune: [Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar]

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Steer Toward the Light

Author: Gertrude T. Clark Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6331 First Line: Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar Refrain First Line: Brightly it gleams, and its pure silver beams Lyrics: 1. Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar, Storm-tossed the mariner, far from the shore; See! what is putting the darkness to flight? Jesus, the Morning Star! steer t’ward the Light! Refrain Brightly it gleams, and its pure silver beams Scatter the gloom of the night, Tho’ the storms ’round thee rave, He is mighty to save, Then, mariner, steer t’ward the Light. 2. Storms cannot hide it, years cannot fade; Firm its foundation is, be not afraid; Heav’n’s ample harbor shall soon greet thy sight, Watch for the dawn of day, steer t’ward the Light! [Refrain] 3. When wild the tempest round thee is hurled, Look unto Jesus, the hope of the world! Bright shall the day be that follows the night, Courage, then, mariner, steer t’ward the Light! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar]

Steer Toward the Light

Author: Gertrude T. Clark Hymnal: Epworth Songs #5 (1893) First Line: Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar Refrain First Line: Brightly it gleams, and its pure silver beams Languages: English Tune Title: [Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar]

Steer Toward the Light

Author: Gertrude T. Clark Hymnal: Rich in Blessing #15 (1894) First Line: Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar Refrain First Line: Brightly it gleams, and its pure silver beams Languages: English Tune Title: [Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: William Augustine Ogden Composer of "[Fierce is the tempest, loud is its roar]" in The Cyber Hymnal William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry