When the waves are crashing

When the waves are crashing

And my faith is drowning

'tho I may forget you

Hold me, Lord

When the cliffs are steepest

And my hope is weakest

'tho I fail to trust you

Hold me lord.

When dark clouds have gathered

And my love is battered

'tho I may desert you

Hold me Lord.

Faith may be eternal,

Hope will last forever;

greater still is love that

Holds me Lord.

This hymn, written to reflect some of the glories of Cornwall, was used for some years at the opening service of the annual Royal Cornwall Show.

The original tune was written by Cornish musician Len Olds.