This sweet hymn reminds us of the all of the ways the Savior can help us. He can teach us ("Thy sweet message now impart.") He can strengthen us ("We are weak but thou art strong. / Enter every timid heart.") He can shelter and protect us ("Keep Thy loving arms around us / Keep us in the narrow way / Let us never from thee stray"). He can comfort us ("Let not sorrow overwhelm us / Dry the bitter tears that start."). And he can be a source of peace: ("Curb the winds and calm the billows / Bid the angry tempest cease / Grant us everlasting peace.") As we allow the Savior into our lives, we will feel his love and influence daily.
Two settings of this hymn are available: the first is a simple SATB setting: http://bit.ly/1NW7gpS
The second is an arrangement for SATB choir and a clarinet solo, with piano accompaniment:
Listen: http://bit.ly/1LfSgV2
Preview: http://bit.ly/1FClxXw
Download: http://bit.ly/1FClyKU
Find new tunes for familiar hymn texts at singanewsong.org