The Church Hymnal ‎#258

258. Eternal Father! strong to save

1 Eternal Father! strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid'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 Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea!

3 Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its 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 power!
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Father! strong to save
• Author: W. Whiting
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Travelers
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.