eternal father

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 savior

whose almighty word

the winds and waves submissive heard

who walked upon the foaming deep

and calm amid the storm did sleep;

o hear us when we cry to thee

for those in peril on the sea. o sacred spirit! who didst 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. o trinity of love and pow'r

your children shield in danger's hour;

from rock and tempest

fire

and foe

protect them where-so-e'er they go;

thus

evermore shall rise to thee

glad hymns of praise from land and sea.