When the storms of life are raging, stand by me When the storms of life are raging, stand by me When the world is tossing me like a ship upon the sea Thou who rulest wind and water, stand by me When amidst tribulation, stand by me When amidst tribulation, stand by me When the foes of hell assail and my strength begins to fail Thou who never lost a battle, stand by me When amidst faults and failures, stand by me When amidst faults and failures, stand by me When I do the best I can and my friends misunderstand Thou who knowest all about me, stand by me When I'm growin' old and feeble, stand by me When I'm growin' old and feeble, stand by me When my life becomes a burden and I'm nearin' chilly Jordan Oh, Thou Lily of the Valley, stand by me