When worldly cares and woes beguile br Take me to the Sea a while br There in silken splendour deep br Gather peace a heart to keep. br br When my genial spirits fail br I watch the Sea in wildest gale br Awe inspired in darkest night br Nature’s blast in all her might. br br To sail upon the blue-green wave br Where Sirens call the sailor’s grave br Held within her cradled arm br Respect the sea or come to harm.