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Stand By Me

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When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me

Author: Charles Albert Tindley (1905)Tune: STAND BY ME (Tindley)Published in 66 hymnalsPrintable scores: PDF, MusicXMLAudio files: MIDI, Recording Pair with other hymns

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1 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 the wind and water, stand by me.

2 In the midst of tribulation, stand by me; in the midst of tribulation, stand by me; when the host of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail, Thou who never lost a battle, stand by me.

3 In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me; in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me; when I’ve done the best I can, and my friends misunderstand, Thou who knowest all about me, stand by me.

4 In the midst of persecution, stand by me; in the midst of persecution, stand by me; when my foes in war array, undertake to stop my way, Thou who rescued Paul and Silas, stand by me.

5 When I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me; when I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me; when my life becomes a burden, and I’m nearing chilly Jordan, O Thou Lily of the Valley, stand by me.Source: Our Great Redeemer's Praise #352All representative texts • Compare texts • Text size: Regular | Large^ top

Author: Charles Albert Tindley

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First Line:	When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me
Title:	Stand By Me
Author:	Charles Albert Tindley (1905)
Meter:	8.3.8.3.7.7.8.3
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain

• Psalm 27 (hymns)
• Psalm 40:13-17 (hymns)
• Psalm 70 (hymns)
• Psalm 71:9 (hymns)
• Psalm 71:18 (hymns)
• Psalm 79:9 (hymns)
• Psalm 89:8-9 (hymns)
• Psalm 107:23-30 (hymns)
• Psalm 118:6 (hymns)
• Psalm 124 (hymns)
• Psalm 136:7 (hymns)
• Psalm 138:7 (hymns)
• Song of Solomon 2:1 (hymns)
• Isaiah 26:3 (hymns)
• Isaiah 46:4 (hymns)
• Jeremiah 12:5 (hymns)
• Matthew 8:18 (hymns)
• Matthew 8:23-27 (hymns)
• Matthew 14:22-33 (hymns)
• Mark 4:35-41 (hymns)
• M (hymns)
• Mark 6:45-52 (hymns)
• Luke 8 (hymns)
• John 2:24-25 (hymns)
• John 6:15-21 (hymns)
• John 16:33 (hymns)
• Acts 16:16-34 (hymns)

• Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 23 (28)
• Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 24 (29)

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Notes

First published in Tindley's Soul Echoes (1905).

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STAND BY ME (Tindley)First published in Tindley's Soul Echoes (1905).

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• MIDI file from Sing! A New Creation #200
• Audio recording from The United Methodist Hymnal #512

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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #420

Display Title: When the Storms of Life Are Raging (Stand By Me) First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1856-1933 Meter: 83.83.77.83. Scripture: Psalm 79:9; Isaiah 26:3 Date: 2011 Subject: Courage | ; Jesus | Abiding with Believers; The Christian Life | Loyalty and Courage; Trials | African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #420

Beams of Heaven #3

Display Title: When the storms of life are raging (Stand by me) First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: Charles A. Tindley Date: 2006 Beams of Heaven #3

Chalice Hymnal #629

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles Albert Tindley Meter: 83.83.77.83 Date: 1995 Subject: Comfort | ; Conflict | ; God: Faithfulness | ; God's Church | Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Grief | ; Perseverance | Chalice Hymnal #629

Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #570

Display Title: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me First Line: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933) Meter: 83 83 77 83 Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 46:4; Jeremiah 12:5; Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; John 2:24-25; John 16:33; Acts 16:16-34 Date: 2005 Subject: Conflict | ; Despair and Trouble | ; Jesus | Names and images for; Our Response to God | in devotion; Stages of Life | ; The Activity of God | God in human expereince Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #570

Hymnal #558

Display Title: When the storms of life are raging First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley Date: 1992 Hymnal #558

Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #570

Display Title: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me First Line: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933) Meter: 83 83 77 83 Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 46:4; Jeremiah 12:5; Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; John 2:24-25; John 16:33; Acts 16:16-34 Date: 2008 Subject: Conflict | ; Despair and Trouble | ; Jesus | Names and images for; Our Response to God | in devotion; Stages of Life | ; The Activity of God | God in human expereince Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #570

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #782

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: 8 3 8 3 77 8 3 Scripture: Psalm 71:9; Psalm 71:18; Matthew 8:23-27; Matthew 14:22-32; Mark 4:35-41; Mark 6:45-52; Luke 8:22-25 Date: 2012 Subject: Death | ; Pastoral Care of the Sick | Sacraments; Perseverance | ; Petition, Prayer | ; Presence of God | ; Refuge, Security | ; Sickness | ; Struggle | ; Suffering | ; Trust, Confidence | Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #782

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #200

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: Charles A. Tindley (1851-1933) Date: 1993 Subject: Hymns and Songs | Assurance Lift Every Voice and Sing II #200

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #17

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: C. A. Tindley Date: 1984 New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #17

Our Great Redeemer's Praise #352

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley Meter: 83.83.77.83 Scripture: Psalm 27:5-14; Psalm 136:7; Isaiah 46:4; Mark 4:35-41 Date: 2022 Subject: The Holy Spirit | Comfort Our Great Redeemer's Praise #352

RitualSong (2nd ed.) #835

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: 8 3 8 3 77 8 3 Date: 2016 Subject: Comfort | RitualSong (2nd ed.) #835

Sacred Songs of the Church #786

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: Irregular Date: 2007 Sacred Songs of the Church #786

Sing! A New Creation #200

Display Title: When the Storms of Life Are Raging First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Scripture: Luke 8 Date: 2002 Subject: Intercessory Prayers | Sing! A New Creation #200

Songs for Worship and Praise #970

Display Title: When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me First Line: When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me Date: 2010 Songs for Worship and Praise #970

Songs of Faith and Praise #971

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: C. A. Tindley Meter: Irregular Date: 1994 Songs of Faith and Praise #971

Songs of Praise #33

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: C. A. Tindley Date: 1986 Songs of Praise #33

Songs of the Church #415

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: C. A. Tindley Date: 1990 Songs of the Church #415

Songs of Zion #41

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: C. A. T. Date: 1981 Subject: Hymns | Songs of Zion #41

Songs #213b

Display Title: Stand By Me (The Hymn) First Line: When the storm of life are raging, stand by me Author: Charles A. Tindley Date: 1988 Songs #213b

Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #94

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: C. A. Tindley Date: 1989 Subject: Comfort and Guidance | Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #94

Standard Songs Of The Church #360

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: C. A. Tindley Date: 2017 Standard Songs Of The Church #360

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #633

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles Albert Tindley Meter: 83 83 77 83 Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Date: 1999 Subject: Gospel Hymns | The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #633

The Covenant Hymnal #447

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles Albert Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: Irregular Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Date: 1996 Subject: 19th Sunday after Pentecost | ; Assurance in Doubt | ; Encouragement | ; Evil | ; Protection | ; Spirituals | ; Temptation | The Covenant Hymnal #447

The Cyber Hymnal #6352

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 The Cyber Hymnal #6352

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #318

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles Albert Tindley Date: 2001 Subject: Fellowship with God | ; God | Care and Guidance; Temptation | The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #318

The United Methodist Hymnal #512

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles Albert Tindley Meter: 83.83.77.83 Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Date: 1989 Subject: Comfort | ; Grief | ; Jesus Christ | Presence; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace | Prayer, Trust, Hope; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace | Strength in Triublation The United Methodist Hymnal #512

The United Methodist Hymnal #846

Display Title: Psalm 124 First Line: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Scripture: Psalm 124 Date: 1989 Subject: Psalter | The United Methodist Hymnal #846

This Far By Faith #198

Display Title: When the Storms of Life Are Raging (Stand by Me) First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Scripture: Psalm 118:6 Date: 1999 Subject: Healing, Forgiveness | ; Struggle, Faith | ; Suffering | ; Trust | This Far By Faith #198

Voices Together #595

Display Title: When the Storms of Life Are Raging First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A.Tindley Meter: 8.3.8.3.7.7.8.3 Scripture: Psalm 27; Psalm 40:13-17; Psalm 70; Psalm 89:8-9; Psalm 107:23-30; Psalm 124; Psalm 138:7; Matthew 8:23-27; Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 4:35-41; Mark 6:45-52; Luke 8:22-25; John 6:15-21 Date: 2020 Subject: Aging | ; Assurance of Grace | ; Crisis | Local, National, Global; Disaster | ; God | Faithfulness of; Heritage | African American; Persecution | ; Praying | ; Suffering | Voices Together #595

Worship and Rejoice #495

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: 11.11.7.7.11. Scripture: Psalm 71:9; Psalm 71:18; Matthew 8:18; Matthew 8:23-27; Matthew 14:22-32; Mark 4:35-41; Mark 5:45-52; Luke 8:22-25 Date: 2003 Worship and Rejoice #495

Worship in Song #181

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me Tune Title: STAND BY ME Author: Charles A. Tindley Scripture: Mark 6:47-52 Date: 1996 Subject: Healing | ; Sin | ; Suffering | Worship in Song #181

Yes, Lord! #146

Display Title: Stand By Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging] Author: C. A. Tindley Date: 1982 Subject: Refuge | Yes, Lord! #146

Zion still Sings #164

Display Title: Stand by Me First Line: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me Tune Title: [When the storms of life are raging, stand by me] Author: Charles Albert Tindley Date: 2007 Subject: Cross of the Believer | ; God | His Faithfulness; Order of Service | Prayer; Refuge | Zion still Sings #164 Include 33 pre-1979 instancesAll instances^ top Suggestions or corrections? Contact us About | Copyright | Privacy | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Publisher Partnerships | Give | Get Hymnary Pro It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.