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Navy Hymn

Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Whiting, 1860-61

     Eternal Father, Strong to save,
     Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
     Who bid'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.

     O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
     And hushed their raging at Thy word,
     Who walked'st 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!

     Most Holy spirit! Who didst brood
     Upon the chaos dark and rude,
     And bid its angry tumult cease,
     And give, for wild confusion, 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;
     Thus evermore shall rise to Thee,
     Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.