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HISTORY The original hymn was written by William Whiting of Winchester, England , in 1860 . It was originally intended as a poem for a student of his, who was about to travel to the United States . In 1861 , John B. Dykes , an Anglican clergyman, composed the tune "Melita" for this hymn. ("Melita" is an archaic term for Malta , the site of a Shipwreck involving the Apostle Paul mentioned in Acts Of The Apostles chapters 27-28.) The hymn is usually sung to the tune "Lodsworth". Like many hymns, this hymn can also be considered a Prayer . LYRICS
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