The Worshiping Church ‎#358

358. 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.

[Copyrighted verses 2 & 3 have been omitted]

4 O Trinity of love and power,
thy children 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 (stanzas 1, 4): William Whiting (1860)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:2-9
  ;
  Psalm 9:9
  ;
  Psalm 107:23-30
  ;
  Isaiah 43:2
• Topic: God in Creation: God's Work in Nature; Travel; God: Creator; God: Father; National Life; Trinity
• Source: A Missionary Service Book, 1937, stanzas 2-3
• Copyright: St. 2 and 3 © Church Pension Fund

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: C Major