Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#647

647. 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 amidst its rage did 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,
Who bad'st its angry tumults 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 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
• Author: W. Whiting, 1825-1878
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Seasons and Occasions; Travellers' Hymns; Trinity: Invoked; Sea: Prayer for those at; Sailors' Hymn (See also under "Sea")

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: C Major