1. You are the sea, and this world is the fish
If you abandon them for an hour, they will perish

2. They are the subjects, the obedient slaves, they are
While you, you are the obeyed, the master, the king

3. Why would you leave them to one who does not have mercy on them
And does not see their destruction as a matter of concern

4. For you are the most generous, O you whose hope
In your grace has never been dashed, whenever you cast your net

5. You have been patient with them and done all good
And there has been from you no rebuke or groan

6. So favor them again and forgive them and lower yourself but do not
Abandon your good customs, even if they abandon theirs

7. So cover their harm, and gain prayer and praise
That will remain, and what the ships have made remain