Laudes Domini ‎#608

608. Prayer for the Seamen

1 Eternal Father! strong to save,
Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Who bid'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep:
Oh, 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 did sleep:
Oh, 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 bad'st its angry tumult cease,
And gavest light and life and peace:
Oh, 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;
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: Prayer for the Seamen
• Author: William Whiting
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107:23
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: L. M. 6l
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.