African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#316

316. Eternal Father, Strong to Save

1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Who bidst 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 walkedst on the foaming deep
And calm amid the 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 badst 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 where-so-e'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
• Title: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
• Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 88.88.88.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107:24
  ;
  John 12:25
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; God: Eternity and Power; Inner Life; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 88.88.88.
• Key: C Major