Jesus Savior, Pilot Me

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me There are hymns that speak of soldiers, pilgrims, shepherds, sheep, precious jewels, and many other relationships in life that are meaningful to us. Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me was written especially about sailors in language they knew well—charts, compasses, and the absolute need for a competent pilot to guide their crafts over the tempestuous seas. In 1870, Edward Hooper became pastor of a small church in the New York harbor area, know as the Church of Sea and Land. It was while ministering at his sailors mission in New York City that Edward Hopper wrote this hymn text. The theme of this hymn text was suggested by the gospel account recorded in Matthew 8:23-27, where Jesus calmed the raging sea of Galilee. Hopper wrote the hymn anonymously as he did all of his works. This was typical of Hoppers humble, gentle spirit in all that he did for God. In 1880, a special anniversary celebration for the Seamens Friend Society was held, and Edward Hopper was asked to write a new hymn for that occasion. Instead he brought and read Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me. which had already become quite widely known in various hymnal publications. For the first time, the secret of Hoppers authorship of this hymn text became known. In 1888, at the age of seventy, Edward Hoppers prayer expressed in the third stanza of his own hymn had is fulfillment. He was found dead sitting in his study chair, pencil in hand while writing a new poem on the subject of heaven.

—Kenneth Osbeck

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Lucius Marcus
• Hymns
• Acoustic
• Mark Abernathy
• Gospel
• Mormon

[tarp11z]

You need an album contact. I am not a big fan of church music, but I could hear the entire hymnal if you sang it. You should try "Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy " and "Nearer My God to Thee." Pretty please?

Anyhow, you got a sound that tugs at my soul . Where can I get the record?

[pmoffett100]

absolutely fantastic ! (from ireland) ^_^ 

[chieftalentofficer]

Here is another old time fashioned revival song that gets to the heart of the Gospel.

[rljohn01]

This has to be one of the most calming and soulful renditions of this song. It makes me think of the music my family makes; especially, my Papaw strumming on the guitar. Thank you so much!

[jjkcharlie]

My dad, Ken Charlie, used to sing this song many years ago. It really takes me back to a simpler time.

[612franklin]

Compelling....

[adelethomas66]

So beautiful!

[cmsttLoJC]

Sweet.

I posted this on facebook page of someone whose husband was called home to be with the Lord. Thank you so much for making this You Tube video of "Jesus, Savior Pilot me"...it blesses those suffering and spurs us on in the Christian faith with an eternal perspective.

Have a spiritually profitable day.

[WOOT52009]

beautiful :)

i love your voice

[dskap201]

Amen Brother!

Very, very nice!