GOD THE FATHER >> Majesty & Power of God
SDAH 85
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Text
1
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Who bidd’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.
2
O Saviour, whose almighty word
The winds and waves submissive heard,
Who walkedst on the foaming deep,
And calm amid its rage didst sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
3
O Sacred Spirit, who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
Who badd’st its angry tumult cease,
And gavest light and life and peace;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
4
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;
And ever let there rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) 1 Tim 1:17; Job 38:11; Ps 107:28 (b) Matt 14:25, Mark 4:38, 39 (c) Gen 1:2 (d) Ps 137:31
Author
William Whitting (1825-1878)
Hymn Tune
MELITA
Metrical Number
8.8.8.8.8.8.
Composer
John B. Dykes (1823-1876)
Theme
MAJESTY & POWER OF GOD
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Notes
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