Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#848

848. Eternal Father, Strong to Save

1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm has bound the restless wave,
Who bids the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we raise our plea
For those in peril on the sea.

2 O Christ, the Lord of hill and plain
O'er which our traffic runs amain
By mountain pass or valley low;
Whereever, Lord, your loved ones go,
Protect them by your guarding hand
From ev'ry peril on the land.

3 O Spirit, whom the Father sent
To spread abroad the firmament;
O Wind of heaven, by your might
Save all who dare the eagle's flight,
And keep them by your watchful care
From ev'ry peril in the air.

4 O Trinity of love and pow'r,
Your children shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
And then shall rise with voices free
Glad praise from air and land and sea.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Father, strong to save
• Title: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
• Author (vs. 1, 4): William Whiting, 1825-1878
• Author (vs. 2, 3): Robert N. Spencer, 1877-1961 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Topic: Blessing; Patriotic; Petition/Prayer; Providence

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: C Major