The hymns were accompanied by parlour organ music when the sea was smooth enough to allow a performer to sit at the instrument without being lashed to his chair.

• 碰上风平浪静，伴奏的人能够安坐在风琴边，用不着拿绳子把他绑在椅子上，这时唱赞美诗就有风琴伴奏。