Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #610 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm has bound the restless wave,
Who bade 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 chaos wild and rude,
And bade its angry tumult cease,
And gave, for fierce confusion, peace;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
4 O Trinity of love and pow'r,
All trav'lers guard 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 air and land and sea. Topics: Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ His Life and Ministry Scripture: Matthew 8:26 Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Eternal Father, Strong to Save