The Hymnal 1982 608
Eternal Father, strong to save
- Tune
- melita
- Author(s)
- William Whiting, 1825-1878
- Composer(s)
- John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
- Meter
- 8.8.8.8.8.8
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1 Almighty Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound 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.
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4 O Trinity of love and power, our people shield in danger's hour; from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go; thus evermore shall rise to thee glad praise from space, air, land and sea.