Home From The Sea

On a cold winter's night

With a storm at its height

The lifeboat answered the call

They pitched and they tossed

Till we thought they were lost

As we watched from the harbor wall

Though the night was pitch black

There was no turning back

For someone was waiting out there

And each volunteer

Had to live with his fear

As they joined in a silent prayer

Carry us home, home, home from the sea

Angels of mercy, answer our plea

And carry us home, home, home from the sea

Carry us safely home from the sea

As they battled their way

Past the mouth of the bay

It was blowing like never before

As they gallantly fought

Every one of them thought

Of loved ones back on the shore

Then a flicker of light

And they knew they were right

There she was on the crest of a wave

She's an old fishing boat

And she's barely afloat

Please God, there are souls we can save

And carry them home, home, home from the sea

Angels of mercy, answer our plea

And carry us home, home, home from the sea

Carry us safely home from the sea

And back in the town

On a street that runs down to the sea

And the harbor wall

They'd gathered in pairs

At the foot of the stairs

To wait for the radio call

And just before dawn

When all hope was gone

Came a hush and a faraway sound

'Twas a coxswain, he roared

"All survivors on board"

Thank God, and we're homeward bound

Carry us home, home, home from the sea

Angels of mercy, answer our plea

And carry us home, home, home from the sea

Carry us safely home from the sea

Home, home, home from the sea

Angels of mercy, answer our plea

And carry us home, home, home from the sea

Carry us safely home from the sea