Quayside Prayer by Samuel Reed in the Key of G#
A hymn offering a short prayer for quayside communities and volunteers who have sustained maritime life through rescue hospitality and pastoral care. It traces historical partnerships between chapels guilds and relief societies and calls modern churches to continue that legacy.
Opening line of Quayside Prayer: May the tide bring rest and the bell bring peace to every weary heart.
Closing line of Quayside Prayer: Send us forth to keep watch and to welcome with hands that heal and words that bless.
Bible Verses Related to Quayside Prayer: Psalm 107:23-31 | Matthew 5:14-16
Thoughts about Quayside Prayer: This hymn gathers themes of maritime ministry rescue hospitality and advocacy urging congregations to sustain practical care for seafaring communities. It notes historical partnerships between chapels guilds and relief societies and calls modern churches to continue that legacy through advocacy pastoral presence and practical service. Devotionally it offers a benediction for those who labor on water and for communities that receive them.
Thoughts about Quayside Prayer by famous people:
Captain Ellis | The watch keeps the city from falling into despair