Home From The Sea

Intro: verse 1: On a cold winter's night, with the storm at its height A lifeboat answered the call They pitched and they tossed, 'til we thought they were lost As we watched from the harbour wall verse 2: 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 verse 3: 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 verse 4: 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 VERSE 5: And back in the town, in a street that runs down To the sea and the harbour wall They had gathered in pairs at the foot of the stairs To wait for the radio call VERSE 6: And just before dawn, when all hope was gone Came a hush and a faraway sound 'Twas the cox'n he roared, "All survivors on board!" Thank God and we're homeward bound To carry them home, home, home from the sea Angels of mercy, answer our plea And carry them home, home, home from the sea Carry them safely, home from the sea Home, home, home from the sea Angels of mercy, answer our plea And carry them home, home, home from the sea Carry them safely home from the sea OUTRO: