Stand Against the Wind



When brooding clouds grow angry,  
When threatening skies lash out,
When thunder jolts the heavens,
When tempests drift about,
When driving gales abrade you,
When summer’s storms begin,
When trouble churns the waters,
Just stand against the wind!
  
Let justice be your fortress,           
Let mercy shield your soul,
Let truth sustain your spirit,
Let honor take control,
Let humbleness secure your heart,
Let faith make peace within,
Let wisdom grant you courage,    
To stand against the wind!
  
There’s a will that trusts in miracles,
There’s a hope that seeks to fly,
There’s a faith that conquers doubting,
There’s a love that never dies,
There’s a face that fears no evil,
There’s a heart that never bends,
There’s a strength for every challenge,
If you stand against the wind!
 
Across the raging water,
Our Lord now beckons you,
To walk as his disciple,
And face the storm anew,
As God will be your watchman,
His promise will sustain,
To walk as his disciple,
You must stand against the wind!
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Written on August 18, 2004

Submitted by paulw.71370 on February 14, 2024

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Scheme xaxabcxd xexexcxd xxxxfxxd xbFbxxFd
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,024
Words 202
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 8, 8, 8, 8

Paul E Wells

I am a former touring full-time musician in the secular music industry. In recent decades, I have served as Music Director/liturgical musician in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian parishes. I write hymns, religious songs, secular songs, and compose classical music, primarily for piano. My formal education is in social service work. more…

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  • paulw.71370
    Thank you for your kind words. I hope your troubled waters calm down and you are able to find a peace within!
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • radiantlight
    I find this poem to be extraordinary, both in its beauty and ability to uplift!
    Trouble has recently been churning my waters, and these words touched my heart. Paul, you have a gift. Thank you for sharing it! 
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • paulw.71370
      Thank you for your kind words. I hope your troubled waters calm down and you are able to find a peace within!
      LikeReply1 month ago

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