INTERFAITH WISDOM

Here is a song known in the U.S. as the Navy Hymn.  It is also used by the Royal Navy and others.  It was written in 1861.  Many optional verses have been added and some words changed over the years. This is the original version.  I have added a YouTube of an instrumental version below.  I first heard this song sung at the U.S. Naval Academy in their chapel - breathtaking.

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 walkedst 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's 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.

https://youtu.be/hUtHK0WD4IM