ETERNAL FATHER STRONG TO SAVE (101 Verses -- more or …

1 1 < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > FATHERSTRONG TO < strong >savestrong > (101 < strong >Versesstrong > -- more or less)(Additional < strong >Versesstrong > to the original Navy Hymn)2 Collected & Published byWilliam E. TaylorUSN (RET)ArchivistETERNAL < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > INDEXANTARCTIC PERSONNEL DEEP FREEZE FORCES PG 8 ARMISTICE DAYPG 9 ARMY FRIENDPG 10 ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, JOINT COMMANDERSPG 11 AVIATION PG 12 BICENTENNIAL PG 13 BIRTH PG 14 CHANGE OF COMMANDPG 15 CHAPLAINPG 16, 17 CHAPLAIN RESOURCE BOARD PG 18 CHAPELS PG 19 COAST GUARDPG 20CT S PG 21 DEPLOYMENTSPG 22 END OF TOUR RETIREMENTPG 23 FAMILY PG 24 FUNERALS/MEMORIALSPG 253 GREY SHEPHERDPG 26 HOLOCOUST PG 27 MARRIAGE PG 28 MEDICAL CORPPG 29 MID EAST/GULF WARPG 30 NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFASTPG 31 NAVAL ACADEMY/MIDSHIPMANPG 32 NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALIONPG 33 NAVAL RESERVEPG 34 NAVAL TRAINING CENTERPG 35 NAVY GUNNER PG 36 NAVY SEALSPG 37 NAVY SPOUSES PG 38NO MORE STANZAS PG 39 OCEANOGRAPHY PG 40 OCCASION OF COMMISSIONING A NAVY SHIP PG 41 PATRIOTIC PG 42 POW/MIA PG 43.

2 44 PREJUDICE PG 45 RAPE VICTIMSPG 46 REFLECTING THE MEN IN SPACE AGEPG 47 RETIREMENT PG 48 RELIGIONS PG 49 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM SPECIALISTPG 50 CONT. INDEXSAILORS PG 51 SEXIST LANGUAGE PG 52 SHIPS PG 53 SHIPS OF THE LOGISTICS FORCEPG 54 SUBMARINES PG 55 SUPPLY PG 56 THANKSGIVINGPG MARINE CORPSPG MERCHANT SERVICEPG 59 VETERANS HOME HYMNPG 60 WAVESPG 614 < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , < strong >STRONGstrong > TO SAVEThe story of the sailors' hymnThe words to this hymn have been changed several times since the original hymn byReverend Whiting was first published in 1860-1861.

3 One will find that the < strong >Versesstrong > asnow published in most hymnals differ from the original primarily in the choice of one ortwo words in several lines of each verse . However, inasmuch as it is not known whetherthe original < strong >Versesstrong > are now available in a hymnal, those original words are given below: < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , < strong >STRONGstrong > to < strong >savestrong > ,Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,Who bid'st the mighty Ocean deepIts own appointed limits keep;O hear us when we cry to thee,For those in peril on the Christ! Whose voice the waters heardAnd 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 TheeFor those in peril on the sea!Most Holy Spirit! Who didst broodUpon the chaos dark and rude,And bid its angry tumult cease,And give, for wild confusion, peace;Oh, hear us when we cry to TheeFor those in peril on the sea!O Trinity of Love and power!

4 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 TheeGlad hymns of praise from land and will be noted that in The Hymnal (1940) of The Protestant Episcopal Church, the 2ndand 3rd < strong >Versesstrong > of the hymn are different from those 2nd and 3rd < strong >Versesstrong > publishedelsewhere. These substitutions give recognition to changing aspects of our culture,particularly the advent of additional modes of transportation -- the automobile and theairplane. The Episcopal 2nd and 3rd < strong >Versesstrong > are:O Christ, the Lord of hill and plainO'er which our traffic runs amain,By mountain pass or valley low,Wherever Lord Thy brethren go;Protect them by Thy guardian handFrom every peril on the Spirit, Whom the < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > sentTo spread abroad the Firmament;O wind of Heaven, by Thy Might, < strong >savestrong > all who dare the eagle's flight;And keep them by Thy watchful careFrom every peril in the Presbyterian Church, USA, likewise has added a new verse which recognizes theadvent of the field of aviation.

5 The best information available indicates that this newverse to " < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , < strong >STRONGstrong > to < strong >savestrong > " appeared in 1943 in a little booklet entitled,"A Book of Worship and Devotion for the Armed Forces," published by the Board ofChristian Education of the Presbyterian Church, USA. All indications are that this newverse can be traced back to a completely separate hymn, "Lord, Guard and Guide theMen Who Fly," written by Mary C. D. Hamilton in 1915, during the First World this hymn the first verse and the last two lines to the fourth verse were taken toform this new verse to " < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , < strong >STRONGstrong > to < strong >savestrong > ." the new verse to " ", as appearing in the little Presbyterian booklet, is as follows:Lord, guard and guide the men who flyThrough the great spaces of the sky; Be with them traversing the air,In darkening storms or sunshine God, protect the men who fly,Through lonely ways beneath the , during or shortly after World War II, someone in the Navy familiar with thewords above adapted this verse for choral rendition.

6 The adaptation changed a word ortwo here and there and substituted two new fifth and sixth lines. What some might callthe "Naval Aviation version" is as follows:Lord, guard and guide the men who flyThrough the great spaces in the sky,Be with them always in the air,In darkening storms or sunlight , Hear us when we lift our prayer,For those in peril in the version together with the first verse , as found on Page 1, are the < strong >Versesstrong > sung bythe men and women of the Navy, particularly those in Naval Aviation, and by the NavalAviation Cadet Choir on the sound track of the NAVY LOG Television films. These arealso the same < strong >Versesstrong > that will be heard on the commercial tune of "Melita", to which Reverend Dykes adapted the words of " < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , < strong >STRONGstrong > to < strong >savestrong > " in 1861, is, of course, a very moving and inspiring melody. Researchindicates that the above additions and alterations to Reverend Whiting's original odeare not the only changes that have been or will be made to the hymn, " < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , < strong >STRONGstrong > to < strong >savestrong > .

7 " From time to time, individuals have been and will be inspired to writeverses other than those which are included in this background information on the NAVYLOG Theme Music -- the Navy Hymn, " < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , < strong >STRONGstrong > to < strong >savestrong > ."Prepared byOffice of Information(NAVY LOG Project Office)Navy DepartmentWashington, DC 3rdREVISION7(May 10, 1956)THE "NAVY LOG" THEME MUSICMany requests have been received by the Office of Navy Information for informationconcerning the musical theme of the popular CBS Television program, NAVY LOG. TheChoral rendition is by the Naval Aviation Cadet Choir of the Pensacola Naval NAVY LOG theme is known to United States Navy men and women as the "NavyHymn," a song benediction that long has had a special appeal to seafaring men,particularly in the American Navy and the Royal Navies of the British Commonwealthand which, ln more recent years, has become a part of French naval original words were written as a hymn by a clergyman of the Church of England,and schoolmaster, the Reverend William Whiting (1825-1872).

8 Reverend Whitingresided on the English coast near the sea and had once survived a furious storm in theMediterranean. Such experiences inspired him to write the ode, " < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , Strongto < strong >savestrong > ." The following year, 1861, the words were adapted to music by anotherEnglish clergyman, the Reverend John B. Dykes, (1823-1876) who had previouslywritten the music as "Melita" (ancient name for the Mediterranean island of Malta).Reverend Dykes' name may be recognized as that of the composer given credit for themusic to many other well-known hymns, including "Holy, Holy, Holy," "Lead, KindlyLight," "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "Nearer, My God to Thee."In the United States, in 1879, the late Rear Admiral Charles Jackson Train, a graduateof the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis (class of 1865), was a LieutenantCommander stationed at the Academy in charge of the Midshipmen's Choir. In thatyear, Lieutenant Commander Train inaugurated the present practice of concludingeach Sunday's Divine Service at the Academy with the singing of the first verse of PERSONNEL "DEEP FREEZE FORCES"Creator, < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , who dost showThy splendor in the ice and snow;Bless those who toil in summer lightAnd through the cold Antarctic night,As they they frozen wonders learnBless those who wait for their L.

9 E. Vogel, USN9 ARMISTICE DAYDEAR God OF LOVE, in thanks we prayFor bloodshed's end on Armistice DayThat hate and war will ever ceaseAnd we will live in love and pledge ourselves and hope we canBring peace on earth, good will to Carl E. Bolte, Jr. CHC, USNR (Ret)Copyright 1994 10 ARMY FRIENDSLord God, who speaks with voice so clear,Speak that we know that thou art near;Protect your faithful Army friends,For they have helped, our peace to win;And bless us as we join our hands,With those in peril on the Merle E. Strickland, CHC, USN, RET11 ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, JOINT COMMANDERSLord, guard and guide the men who flyAnd those who on the ocean plyBe with our troops upon the land,And all who for their country stand,Be with these guardians day and night,And may their trust be in thy L. Boyette12 AVIATIONO watchful < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > who dost keepEternal vigil while we sleep,Guide those who navigate on high,Who through grave unknown perils fly,Receive our oft-repeated prayerFor those in peril in the , guard and guide all who flyThrough the great spaces of the skyBe with them on their lonely flightsThrough darkening day and endless nightsO hear us as we lift our prayersFor those in peril in the Schultz13 BICENTENNIALE ternal < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , incline Thine ear,During this our Bicentennial Year,To prayers for the faith and hope of yoreWhich 'stablished freedom on these shores;O hear us when we pray to TheeFor continued peace and Earl L.

10 Boyette CHC, USN14 BIRTHA lmighty God who gave us birth;Ordained our days upon this , when our life comes to its end,And on Thy mercy we depend;O give us grace that we may be,Alive forevermore with Thee!CAPT E. D. Cook, USN15 CHANGE OF COMMANDO Lord our God, we thank Thee trueFor leaders who are led by loyalty and courage comesFrom Your all gracious loving them in the storms of striveAnd guide them to a peaceful Volz16 CHAPLAINE ternal < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , Lord of allWho from on high have heard thy call;To Thee we lift in grateful prayerThose who the cross or tablets chaplains find their strength inTheeIn air and on the land and D. Wilson < < strong >STRONGstrong > >ETERNALstrong >STRONGstrong > > < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , grant to allWho follow Thee and heed Thy callThe strength to minister todayTo servicemen 'n women, I our chaplains with Thy graceFor every challenge they shall Kenneth Lee JohnsonEternal < < strong >STRONGstrong > >FATHERstrong >STRONGstrong > > , God of all,Abide with those who heed the callTo serve Marines and Coast Guard, tooOur merchantmen and Navy God of love, whom we adore,Protect the Navy Chaplain R.