p. 12 | LAUNCH OUT by John M'Carthy

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 12, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 19.

"LAUNCH OUT."

By John M'Carthy

BY JOHN M'CARTHY.

"LAUNCH out" into the deep, Nor ever hug the shore, But keep At distance great from land; Near not as heretofore The strand. By launching out to seas profound, The ship fears not to run aground.

"Launch out" into the sea, Since winds arise so fast. To be Secure 'tis best to steer To sea, beyond land's blast, Nor fear To set your sails both high and wide Upon the ocean's waves to ride.

"Launch out," but watch the light That tells of rocks ahead So white, Which near the shore abound. To sailors they cause dread, Till found And placed upon the chart, then they Courageously to sea essay.

"Launch out" into God's sea Of love profound, divine, That we May catch the Spirit's breeze While sailing o'er the brine. His peace We know shall sure be ours if we Sail not upon life's shallow sea.

"Launch out," and cast the net Into the sea below, Nor wait Till calmer seas prevail, Nor stay to better know, But sail, Relying on our God to guide Our bark to where the fish abide.

"Launch out;" the Lord will steer; To him e'er trust our all, Nor fear, Since he can overwhelm All danger, and the squall He'll stem. And when the storms of life are past To heaven he'll guide us home at last.