In honor of all those who served in the United States Military we bring
you the original poem, which has become the "Navy Hymn." To HEAR
it sung by the U.S. Navy Band's Sea Chanters, click
Here!
(It takes a minute to download, but it's well worth it!)
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea! ~ William Whiting (1860)
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