153. 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 waters dark and rude,
who bid their angry tumult cease,
and give, for wild confession, 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 whereso'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, 1825-1878 (alt.)
Meter: 88 88 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Protection; Remembrance; Year A: Second Sunday Before Lent (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MELITA
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: 88 88 88
Key: C Major



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