The Hymnal ‎#673

673. Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm

1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Who bidd'st 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 Saviour, whose almighty word
The winds and waves submissive heard,
Who walkedst on the foaming deep,
And calm amid its rage didst sleep:
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.

3 O Sacred Spirit, who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And badd'st its angry tumult cease,
And gavest light and life and peace:
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.

4 O Trinity of love and power.
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go:
And ever let there rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm
• Author: William Whiting (1860 (text 1862))
• Refrain First Line: O hear us when we cry to thee
• Publication Date: 1895

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