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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 .
The first and last verses of Creator of the Universe are as follows: "Creator of the universe, Watch over those who fly, Through the great space beyond the earth, And worlds beyond the sky . . . "Eternal Father, strong to save, In prayer before Thy light; In solitude of sovereign grace, Grant courage for each flight. Amen." [2]
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]
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 ...
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In 1943, several of these verses were added to the Navy Hymn. [7] God guard and guide us as we fly Through the great spaces of the sky; Be with us as we take to air In morning light and sunshine fair. Eternal Father, strong to save, Give us courage and make us brave; Protect us whereso'er we go, From shell and flak and fire and foe.
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