630: Eternal Father, Strong to Save


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,
Who 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 pow'r,
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.

Text information
First Line:Eternal Father, strong to save
Title:Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Author:William Whiting (1860, 1869)
Meter:8.8.8.8.8.8.
Scripture:Psalm 89:9
Topic:The Christian Life | Prayer; Holy Trinity; Travelers
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:MELITA
Composer:John B. Dykes (1861)
Meter:8.8.8.8.8.8.
Key:C Major

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