Peace Be Still
James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir Lyrics

Master, the tempest is raging
The storm is severe and dangerous

The billows are tossing high
The waves are turbulent, and the boat is shaking heavily

The sky is o’er shadowed with blackness
The sky is very dark, and there is probably no sunlight

No shelter or help is nigh
The boat is alone and unprotected in the midst of the storm

Carest Thou not that we perish?
The people in the boat are afraid and wonder why Jesus doesn't seem to care about their safety

How canst Thou lie asleep
Why is Jesus sleeping when they are in danger?

When each moment so madly is threatening
The danger is increasing each passing moment, and there doesn't seem to be a way out

A grave in the angry deep?
Their fear is that they will die and drown at sea

The winds and the waves shall obey my will, peace be still
Jesus has the power and authority to calm the storm

Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea
No matter how powerful the storm or dangerous the situation

Or demons or men or whatever it be
Whether the source of danger is from evil spirits or human beings, Jesus can calm the storm

No water can swallow the ship where lies the Master of ocean and earth and skies
As long as Jesus is with them, they will not sink, no matter how large the waves or how powerful the storm

They shall sweetly obey my will
The wind and waves will become calm once Jesus commands them to

Master, with anguish of spirit
The singer is in great emotional pain

I bow in my grief today
The singer is expressing humility and sadness

The depths of my sad heart are troubled
The artist is going through a difficult time, and his feelings reflect this

Oh, waken and save, I pray
The artist is asking Jesus to wake up and save him

Torrents of sin and of anguish
The singer is experiencing a great deal of emotional and spiritual turmoil

Sweep o'er my sinking soul
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and helpless

And I perish, I perish, dear Master
The artist feels like he is about to die

Oh, hasten and take control
The artist is asking Jesus to take charge and help him overcome his troubles

Master, the terror is over
The danger has passed, and the artist is expressing relief

The elements sweetly rest
The wind and waves are calm

Earth's sun in the calm lake is mirrored
The water has become so still that it is reflecting the light of the sun

And heaven's within my breast
The singer feels at peace and close to God

Linger, o blessed Redeemer
The singer is asking Jesus to stay with him

Leave me alone no more
The singer wants Jesus to be with him forever

And with joy I shall make the blest harbor
The artist is expressing his happiness and relief at reaching a place of safety

And rest on the blissful shore
The artist feels like he is going to a place of peace and happiness