[Verse 1] The sea was calm when we began the journey, The sky was clear, the waters still and bright; But suddenly the winds began to thunder, And waves arose and filled our hearts with fright. We tried our strength, we used the skills we knew, But every human answer failed at last; And when our strength was gone, we cried to You, “Lord, save us now! We’re sinking in the depths!” [Pre-Chorus] Though You seem silent, You are with us still; Though waves are raging, You remain our Lord. [Chorus] The Lord is in the boat, The Lord is in the boat! Though storms may rise and waters overflow, The Lord is in the boat. I will not fear, I will not fear; His presence holds me when the storm is near. Whatever comes, wherever I may go, My Lord is in the boat. [Verse 2] The storm reveals the pride we tried to hide, It teaches us our strength can never save; Affliction turns our hearts to seek Your face, And grace sustains us in the darkest waves. The wilderness is part of our journey, The desert roads will not be here forever; The oases come, but they will fade away— Our lasting rest is with You, Lord, forever. [Pre-Chorus] Though You seem silent, You are with us still; Though waves are raging, You remain our Lord. [Chorus] The Lord is in the boat, The Lord is in the boat! Though storms may rise and waters overflow, The Lord is in the boat. I will not fear, I will not fear; His presence holds me when the storm is near. Whatever comes, wherever I may go, My Lord is in the boat. [Bridge] When human strength has failed, I’ll call upon Your name. When I cannot see the way, I’ll trust Your faithful grace. You are my refuge, You are my strength. You hear the cry of those Who call upon Your name. Speak, Lord, and calm the sea! Speak, Lord, and calm my heart! The winds obey Your mighty voice; You are the Lord of all! [Final Chorus] The Lord is in the boat, The Lord is in the boat! Though storms may rise and waters overflow, The Lord is in the boat. I will not fear, I will not fear; My Savior holds me when the storm is near. Whatever comes, wherever I may go, My Lord is in the boat. [Outro] The Lord is in the boat, So I will trust His grace. The storm may rage around me, But Christ is in this place. The Lord is in the boat— I will not fear anymore. The One who calms the raging sea Is Lord forevermore.
