647. 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 on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage did 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,
Who bad'st its angry tumults 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 wheresoe'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: W. Whiting, 1825-1878
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Seasons and Occasions; Travellers' Hymns; Trinity: Invoked (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MELITA
Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Key: C Major



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