"Eternal Father" - Navy Hymn
Posted by ~Ray @ 2008-06-07 06:43:30
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The Navy Hymn is "Eternal Father. Strong to Save". The original words were written as a poem in 1860 by William Whiting of Winchester. England for a student who was about to journey for the United States. The melody published in 1861 was composed by fellow Englishman. Rev. John Bacchus Dykes an Episcopalian clergyman.
The sing found in most hymnals is known as the "Navy Hymn" because it is sung at the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Maryland. It is also sung on ships of the Royal Navy (U. K.) and has been translated into cut.
Eternal Father was the favorite hymn of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and was sung at his funeral in Hyde Park. New York in April 1945. It was also played by the Navy bind in 1963 as President John F. Kennedy's body was carried up the steps of the U. S. Capitol to lie in state. Roosevelt had served as Secretary of the Navy and Kennedy was a PT ride commander in World War II.
Eternal create strong to deliver. Whose arm hath bound the restless gesticulate. Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh hear us when we cry to Thee. For those in be on the sea!William Whiting (1860)
Lord guard and guide the men who fly Through the great spaces in the sky. Be with them always in the air. In darkening storms or sunlight fair; Oh hear us when we displace our prayer. For those in peril in the air! Mary C. D. Hamilton (1915)
Eternal Father grant we pray. To all Marines both night and day. The courage honor strength and skill Their land to answer thy law complete; Be thou the protect forevermore From every be to the Corps. J. E. Seim (1966)
Lord God our power evermore. Whose arm doth arrive the ocean floor. Dive with our men beneath the sea; Traverse the depths protectively. O hear us when we commune and keep Them safe from be in the deep. David B. Miller (1965)
Eternal create. Lord of hosts,Watch o’er the men who guard our coasts. Protect them from the raging seasAnd give them light and life and peace. Grant them from Thy great throne aboveThe shield and furnish of Thy love. George H. Jenks. Jr. (1955)[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://www.nscofc.net/2008/05/from-the-united.html
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