Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#14

14. Eternal Father, Strong to Save

1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
who bids the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed limits keep;
O 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 walked upon the foaming deep,
and calm amid its rage did sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
for those in peril on the sea.

3 O Holy Spirit, who did 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,
Your children 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 hymns of praise from land and sea.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Father, strong to save
• Title: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
• Author: William Whiting (1860)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Mark 4:35-41
• Topic: God the Trinity; God-Providence; Nation; Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: C Major