1. Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm does bind the restless wave,
Who bids the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
2. O Savior, whose almighty word
The winds and waves submissive heard,
Who walked upon the foaming deep,
And calm amid the rage did sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
3. O Holy Spirit, who did brood
Upon the waters dark and rude,
And bid their angry tumult cease,
And give for wild confusion peace;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
4. O Trinity of love and pow'r,
Your children shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire, and foe,
Protect them where-so-e'er they go;
Thus, evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
| Text information | |
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| First Line: | Eternal Father, strong to save |
| Title: | Eternal Father, Strong to Save |
| Author (refrain): | William Whiting |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.8.8.8. |
| Scripture: | Psalm 107:30 |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | MELITA |
| Composer: | John B. Dykes |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.8.8.8. |
| Key: | C Major |
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