Moravian Book of Worship ‎#725

725. Eternal Father, Strong to Save

1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm has bound the restless wave,
who bade 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 walked upon the foaming deep,
and calm amid its rage did sleep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.

3 O Holy Spirit, who did brood
upon the chaos wild and rude,
and bade its angry tumult cease
and gave 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 pow'r,
all trav'lers guard 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
• Title: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
• Author: William Whiting (1860, 1869, alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1
  ;
  Psalm 107:23
  ;
  Psalm 139:1-12
  ;
  Proverbs 8:29
  ;
  Matthew 8:23-27
  ;
  Matthew 14:25
  ;
  Mark 4:36-41
  ;
  Mark 6:48-49
  ;
  John 6:19
• Topic: Trust and Guidance; Deliverance; God--Protection by; Travelers; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: 96 L in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns