Eternal Father (Strong to Save) Lyrics & Chords

By William Whiting & Rev. John Bacchus Dykes

(C)Eternal Father, (F)strong to (C)save,

(G)Whose (Am)arm (D)hath (G)bound the (D)restless (G)wave, 

Who bidd'st the (C)mighty (A)ocean (D)deep

(B)Its (Em)own (B)ap(Em)point(D)ed (Em)lim(B)its (Em)keep;

Oh, (C)hear us (F)when we (D)cry to (G)Thee,

For (C)those (D)in (C)peril (G)on the (C)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!



Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood

Upon the chaos dark and rude,

And bid its angry tumult cease,

And give, for wild confusion, peace;

Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,

For those in peril on the sea! 



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;

Thus evermore shall rise to Thee

Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

    

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.