Eternal Father Strong To Save

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Eternal Father, strong to save,
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Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
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Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
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Its own appointed limits keep;
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Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
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For those in peril on the sea!

[Verse 2]
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O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
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And hushed their raging at Thy word,
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Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
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And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
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Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
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For those in peril on the sea!

[Verse 3]
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Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
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Upon the chaos dark and rude,
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And bid its angry tumult cease,
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And give, for wild confusion, peace;
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Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
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For those in peril on the sea!

[Verse 4]
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O Trinity of love and power!
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Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
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From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
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Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
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Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
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Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.