The New Church Hymnal ‎#9

9. Eternal Father, Strong to Save

1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Who bid'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep:
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.

2 O Savior whose almighty word
The winds and waves submissive heard,
Who walkedst on the foaming deep
And calm amidst its rage did sleep:
Oh 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 tumult cease,
And gavest light and life and peace:
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.

4 O Trinity of love and pow'r,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them where-so-e'er they go;
And ever let there rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise on land and sea.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Father, strong to save
• Title: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
• Author: William Whiting
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: God the Father: in Nature; God the Father: Majesty & Power; God: The Father; Trinity; Worship Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Key: C Major