Eternal Father, Strong to Save ( Words: Will iam Whit ing, Music: Melita, John B. Dykes)

Eternatl Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn ) Eternal Father, strong to save Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd 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 O Saviour, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard Who walkedst on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea 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 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.