Eterno y Poderoso Dios

Author: William Whiting

William Whiting was born in Kensington, November 1, 1825, and was educated at Clapham and Winchester Colleges. He was later master of Winchester College Choristers' School, where he wrote Rural Thoughts and Other Poems, 1851. He died at Winchester. --The Hymnal 1940 Companion… Go to person page >

Translator: Anonymous

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Text Information

First Line: Eterno y poderoso Dios
Title: Eterno y Poderoso Dios
English Title: Almighty Father, strong to save
Author: William Whiting
Translator: Anonymous
Meter: 8.8.8.8 D
Language: Spanish
Copyright: Public Domain
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Tune

MELITA (Dykes)

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant. The setting here is by John B. Dykes (…

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Himnos de Vida y Luz #336

Himnos de Vida y Luz #336
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