The New English Hymnal ‎#354

354. 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 upon the foaming deep,
And calm amid the rage didst 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,
And bad'st its angry tumult 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 whereso'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: William Whiting, 1825-78
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: J. B. Dykes, 1823-76
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: C Major