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Eternal Father, Strong to Save" is a British hymn traditionally associated with seafarers, particularly in the maritime armed services. Written in 1860, its author, William Whiting , was inspired by the dangers of the sea described in Psalm 107 .
Whiting is best known for "Eternal Father, Strong to Save". [3] It is used by the Royal Navy for church services and was adopted by the United States Naval Academy, and so is often called "The Navy Hymn". [4] He also published two poetry collections: Rural Thoughts (1851) [3] Edgar Thorpe, or the Warfare of Life (1867) [2]
A religious song sometimes known as the hymn for the Royal Navy has been chosen by the Duke of Edinburgh for his funeral. ... The well-known Victorian hymn Eternal Father, Strong To Save will be ...
"Melita": Eternal Father, strong to save, William Whiting, noted as used "at the funerals of dignitaries and at the launching of ships"; [56] "Nicaea": Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty written by Reginald Heber. The tune is similar to "Trinity" by John Hopkins, in 1850 used likewise for Heber's hymn.; [53] [57]
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Eternal Father may refer to: Eternal Father, synonym of God the Father; Eternal Father, Strong to Save, hymn This page was last edited on 28 ...
On page 44 of the score, the entire cast begin singing the words "Eternal Father, strong to save" and there is a footnote "*[J. B. Dykes: W. Whiting}. It carries on to page 48, and the words "For those in peril on the sea."
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