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Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep by John Bacchus Dykes — Lyrics
1.
Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep,
Watch did Thine anxious servants keep,
But Thou wast wrapt in guileless sleep,
Calm and still.
2.
'Save, Lord, we perish,' was their cry,
'O save is in our agony!'
Thy word above the storm rose high,
'Peace, be still.'
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About Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep
John Bacchus Dykes's anthem Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep sets a well-known text describing the calming of the storm by Jesus. Originally a hymn, this SATB setting brings the narrative to life with powerful choral writing. The English lyrics explore themes of faith, fear, and divine intervention, culminating in the powerful command 'Peace, be still.' This sacred piece is ideal for services or concerts, offering a dramatic musical interpretation of a pivotal moment in the Gospels. The composition moves from moments of agitation to profound calm, mirroring the text's narrative arc.
