Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) ‎#128

128. 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, 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)
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Job 38:8-11
  ;
  Psalm 107:24-32
  ;
  Matthew 8:23-27
• Topic: Christians: Conflict & Trial; God: Providence; Jesus: Life & Ministry; Nation; Prayer: Petitions

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Key: C Major