[Leaving Fair Havens] The season was late and the counsel was plain, But harbor and commerce outweighed what was said. A soft south wind promised the voyage was won, Then Euroclydon darkened the sea and the sun. [Storm] Cargo went over, the tackle was cast, Neither stars nor daylight appeared through the blast. Long fasting and fear emptied courage from men, Till Paul stood among them and spoke hope again. [Chorus] There shall be no loss of any man's life, Only the ship will be broken tonight. An angel stood by me whose God I still serve, Be of good cheer, for His promise will hold. There shall be no loss of any man's life, The storm cannot cancel what God has declared. [Verse II] Fourteenth night sounded with breakers nearby, Sailors sought flight under pretense and lie. Except these abide, ye cannot be saved, The ropes were cut loose and the small boat escaped. [Shipwreck] Bread was received and the daylight revealed A shore without name and a difficult beach. The stern broke apart, but the promise remained, Some swam and some floated, and all reached the land. [Malta Bridge] A viper held fast, yet Paul shook it to fire, The island expected his death to arrive. Publius' father was healed in his bed, And others came burdened and left strengthened instead. [Final Chorus] There was no loss of any man's life, The ship became pieces, but truth stayed intact. From storm into Malta, from venom to care, The road toward Rome still continued from there. [Coda] The vessel was gone, But every soul stood on shore.