Together in Song ‎#138

138. Eternal Father, strong to save

1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm has bound the restless wave,
who didst the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed bounds to keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.

2 O Christ, whose voice the waters heard
and hushed their raging at thy word,
who walkedst across the surging deep,
and calm amid the storm didst keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.

3 O Holy Spirit, who didst brood
upon the waters dark and rude,
and bid their angry tumult cease,
and give for wild confusion, peace:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.

4 O Trinity of love and power,
our people shield in danger's hour
from rock and tempest, flood and foe,
guard them wherever they may go:
thus evermore shall rise to thee
glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Father, strong to save
• Author: Willam Whiting, 1825-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:1-9
  ;
  Luke 8:22-26
  ;
  Mark 4:35-41
  ;
  Mark 6:47-56
  ;
  Matthew 8:20-27
  ;
  Matthew 14:25
  ;
  Psalm 89:13-16
  ;
  Psalm 107:23-30
• Topic: Intercession of the Church; National Life; Protection; Providence

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-76
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Key: C Major