[Verse 1]
When the storms of life are raging, stand by me
When the storms of life are raging, stand by me
When the world is tossing me like a ship upon the sea
Thou who rulest wind and water, stand by me

[Verse 2]
When amidst tribulation, stand by me
When amidst tribulation, stand by me
When the fools of hell assail and my strength begins to fail
Thou who never lost a battle, stand by me

[Organ Interlude]

[Verse 3]
When amidst faults and failures, stand by me
When amidst faults and failures, stand by me
When I do the best I can and my friends misunderstand
Thou who knowest all about me, stand by me

[Verse 4]
When I'm growing old and feeble, stand by me
When I'm growing old and feeble, stand by me
When my life becomes a burden and I'm nearing chilly Jordan
Oh, thou lily of the valley, stand by me