Great Songs of the Church (Revised) ‎#137

137. Eternal Father, Strong to Save

1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound 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 Christ, whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy word; Who walkedst on the foaming deep, And calm amid the storm didst sleep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea.

3 O Trinity of love and pow'r, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire, and foe, Protect them where-so-e'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
• Title: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
• Author: William Whiting (1860)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107:26-32
• Topic: Eternal Life; God; Praise; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1861)
• Key: C Major