From Every Stormy Wind That Blows - Hymn with Lyrics

1. From every stormy wind that blows,
From every swelling tide of woes,
There is a calm, a sure retreat:
'Tis found beneath the mercy seat.

2. There is a place where Jesus sheds
The oil of gladness on our heads;
A place than all beside more sweet:
It is the blood-bought mercy seat.

3 There is a scene where spirits blend,
Where friend holds fellowship with friend;
Though sundered far, by faith they meet
Around one common mercy seat.

4. Ah! there on eagle wings we soar,
Where sin and sense molest no more;
And heaven comes down our souls

Scripture; 

Exodus 25:17-22; 

Psalm 46:1-2; Leviticus 16:2; Mark 4:37-41

The hymn "From Every Stormy Wind That Blows" was written in 1827 by Hugh Stowell (1799–1865), an English Anglican clergyman and hymn writer.

Background

Hugh Stowell was a prominent preacher and pastor in the Church of England. He served as the rector of Christ Church in Salford, Manchester, for much of his life. Known for his eloquent sermons and poetic writing, he composed several hymns, but "From Every Stormy Wind That Blows" remains his most well-known and enduring contribution to Christian hymnody.

Theme of the Hymn

The hymn reflects on the peace, refuge, and comfort found in the mercy seat of God through prayer. Inspired by Hebrews 4:16, which invites believers to "come boldly to the throne of grace," the hymn describes the mercy seat as a place of solace amid life's trials and storms.