We go through our life as if navigating a great ocean in a small boat. The waves are large, and threaten us continually. The water is unfathomably deep, and we fear what might happen if we were dumped into it. And so we pray to God for protection and safety, for He is our hope.
This Ukrainian folk hymn was translated to English by the missionary Stephen Bilak. Its title in Ukrainian is “перебуваючи на морі”.
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English
While on the sea hear the terrible roaring; Save me, O merciful Father, forgive me; I have no strength left to aid on my journey; (This translation ©1974 ACU Press) |
Russian:
Страшно бушует житейское море, Сжалься над мною, спаси и помилуй! К пристани тихой Твоих повелений |
The eight bells in the score are accompanied by piano; if you don’t happen to have an accompanist available, we also have an accompaniment MP3 available for purchase.
Bells used: G5, A5, Bb5, C6, D6, Eb6, F6, G6
Key: G minor
Hymn tune: UKRAINE
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