Eternal Father, Strong to Save. The Navy Hymn

This was a request from my friend Rick.
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm does bind the restless wave,
Who bids the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Savior, whose almighty word
The winds and waves submissive heard,
Who walked upon the foaming deep,
And calm amid the rage did sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Holy Spirit, who did brood
Upon the waters dark and rude,
And bid their angry tumult cease,
And give for wild confusion peace;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Trinity of love and pow'r,
Your children shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire, and foe,
Protect them where-so-e'er they go;
Thus, evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Amen.

[@lindamoebius508]

I recently attended an organ recital in Chatham, MA and was very disappointed at the way Hymn #608 (1982 Hymnal) was played. "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" should be played the way Mr. Phoenix played it; with great emotion. Thank you sir! e

[@snp965]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment, it means a lot to me.

[@Bigbassdrum60]

I am going out on this one with a flag over me. USN 1966-1972

[@edwinschwartz2472]

Thank you for your service ! I was RD2 1966-1970 !

[@edwinschwartz2472]

Great song that always brings tears to my eyes ! USN 1966-1970 RD2

[@johannagarcelon9240]

Thank you for your service. My father and brother were both in the Navy serving on the USS DIXIE 25 years apart😍😍

[@clivepalmer7679]

I am thinking of a little child who recently had her life support withdrawn and yesterday she passed away. God bless her and keep her and comfort those who grieve. I think she was nine months old.

[@snp965]

Clive, thank you for your comment. May she rest in peace. Seth

[@stevepollard4783]

Wish i lived next door listening to this sound every day.

[@snp965]

Thank you

[@jp-um2fr]

My grandfather played the Grandfather Willis Organ at Blenheim Palace. He bought a church organ from a derelict church, took out the floor above the organ for the pipes and fitted a removable handle for the bellows as it crossed the doorway. He paid my dad and several of his mates 6 pence an hour to pump the thing. He died due to the gas from WW1 not long after.

[@dawnlowenstein7277]

This is a lovely hymn. I love the organ accompaniment!

[@snp965]

@@dawnlowenstein7277 Thank you

[@MadisonFrankieFoster]

The White Star Line's unsinkable passenger ship RMS Titanic hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15th, 1912. The captain and the crewmembers and the officers and the passengers have perished.

[@machirohito]

Thank you very much for the wonderful performance. I often hear this song in movies, but being Japanese, I had no idea what it was about.　But with the video and lyrics you posted this time, I could understand it better.　Once again, I would like to say "Thank you very much!".

[@snp965]

Thanks for listening

[@beckybirdsell2290]

Thank you for this. I played it countless times for my dad (USN 1942-1945 USS Louisville CA 28). I still miss him with every breath.

[@snp965]

Thank you. My dad was USN as well- same time period.

[@donnalayton6876]

Had 2 cousins in Navy WWII, brother 20yrs in Navy have always loved the Navy Hymn.

[@snp965]

This was a request for my neighbor who was a career Navy man.

[@snp965]

Glad you listened. Thank you

[@susannahwhite7561]

Wonderful gift! Was very blessed listening.😊

[@snp965]

Thank you.

[@johnduffy6546]

Thank you so much. My dad was a Korean War Navy Veteran. This Hymn makes me soggy every time I hear it...Wish I had bigger speakers

[@snp965]

Thank you so much for listening. Yes! bigger speakers with a sub-woofer! Hehehe.

[@edwinschwartz2472]

It sounds great on headphones !

[@snp965]

@@edwinschwartz2472 Yes, thank you.

[@honeyqueen4619]

My husband LT Commander deceased served 20 years in the Navy her burst with pride when this hymn was played. I felt his allegiance to the Navy. As a wife I has felt pride when hearing this hymn. 🇺🇸

[@snp965]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad it brings back memories for you.

[@stephenrichie4646]

Dad was a WWII sailor. This was played at his funeral. I always respond with emotion.

[@snp965]

Thank you for your comment. My father was also a WWII sailor.

[@rutha1464]

Inspiring performance. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video!

[@snp965]

Thank you for your comment.

[@paulwaterhouse4894]

Just superb!!. Music speaks to the soul, you preach through your playing.

[@snp965]

Thank you so much

[@garethifan1034]

Are there sufficient adjectives to describe the glory of this great hymn played so beautifully here? There are none. May God our Saviour keep us in these difficult days and continue to bless the United States of America. Watching from Wales, UK.

[@snp965]

Thank you so much for your wonderful words of appreciation.

[@vanderryststudios8809]

Just amazing gave me chills wonderful 🙏🏻✝️

[@snp965]

Thank you so much.

[@ccusick2725]

I love this!!❤

[@snp965]

Thank you so much.

[@wscaff]

Well played indeed! Thank you for your dedication to this most difficult of instruments and keeping the music alive, as well!!

[@snp965]

Thank you so much.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you so much! My grandfather served during WW2 on a Destroyer and I really appreciate hearing you wonderfully play this hymn! 🙏

[@snp965]

Thank you

[@calsoft4507]

My grandfather was conscripted and sent to Manchuria in mainland China. He was promoted for military merit from private to sergeant major. He returned to mainland Japan and was later dispatched to the Pacific islands with his subordinates and comrades-in-arms. On that island he fought to the death with the US Marines. He suffered gunshot wounds through both thighs and was on the verge of death, but miraculously survived. He began to travel to Hawaii soon after the war, and he fell in love with it. He took me to Pearl Harbor when he traveled to Hawaii with his grandson. On the spot, he paid tribute to the brave men of both the Japanese and American armies with the Imperial Japanese Army-style salute to which he belonged. Long live the alliance of friendship and trust between Japan and the United States that overcame deadly battles.

[@hrajotte]

My favorite hymn, played so beautifully! Thank you so much!

[@snp965]

Thank you, you're very welcome.

[@triondionvanesse3779]

Beautiful piece... One of my favorites 🤩🤩

[@snp965]

Thank you so much

[@carolyndodane8583]

How totally beautiful. I am 80 years old and heard this played at Pearl Harbor in 1962.

[@snp965]

Thank you. It must have been very moving hearing it at Pearl Harbor.

[@geriatricyclist1950]

Superb rendition loved it Seth. Think I first heard this hymn when I was a kid on one of my mother's LP records. Have loved it ever since. Rarely played iton organ to lead a congregation (but love playing it for myself) and have played it on Bb baritone horn in brass band most Anzac days.

[@snp965]

Thank you so much for listening and subscribing. This hymn is a favorite of mine as well and I'm happy my friend requested that I record it.

[@machiningcoolstuff9124]

Well done, Sir! Thank you for sharing this hymn and your talent.

[@snp965]

Thank you very much!

[@debbieritter1096]

Beautiful

[@snp965]

Thank you !

[@michaelm.8812]

WOW!!!!!!

[@snp965]

Thank you.

[@honeyqueen4619]

So well played. It’s often played in the Episcopal services. Thank you.

[@snp965]

Thank you so much.

[@Dooly222]

So good💗 feels like I’m in heaven when I listen it

[@snp965]

Thank you

[@josephwarra5043]

Beautiful.

[@gaggymott9159]

Oh Trinity of Love and Power, our Brethren shield in danger's hour! ❤❤❤

[@snp965]

Yes, thank you.

[@Kinleith621]

Thanks

[@snp965]

You're welcome

[@kathrynfranklin819]

Thank you

[@snp965]

You are most welcome.

[@ColinNorris-m8q]

BRAVO !

[@snp965]

Thank you so much,

[@colinwinship1231]

One word beautiful

[@snp965]

Thank you so much!

[@luludufuret4585]

This the hymn of the Royal (British) Navy. It was played at Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901, King George V's funeral, at King George VI's funeral in 1952, at Queen Mary's funeral in 1953, at Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965 , and at Lord Mountbatten's funeral in 1997. In keeping with British tradition, it is played after "O, God Our Hope in Ages Past" and is followed by "I Vow to Thee My Country".

[@snp965]

Thank you for the insight.

[@chrismc410]

Was also performed at the funeral of Prince Philip, King Charles III's father

[@Ms2blackcats]

Wonderful!

[@snp965]

Thank you.

[@anthonyfeeney1210]

Have a Beer

[@VGO.]

beautiful~~~👍👍👍

[@snp965]

Thank you so much.

[@josephamarante1411]

Lindo demais

[@snp965]

Thank you

[@charlieirvin5423]

I remember hearing this at President JFK Funeral My dad was Navy Honor guard for JFK's Funeral

[@snp965]

Wow, thank you for sharing.

[@annedejong1040]

Your JFK was a Fast Boat captain in WW2 right?

[@StarlightsRest]

Thank you for relaying that, and thanks to your father for his service to this nation in such a grievous hour.

[@StarlightsRest]

@@annedejong1040 Yes, in the Solomon's Islands. They were run down underway by a Japanese destroyer.

[@238ED]

thank you

[@snp965]

My Pleasure

[@johanneswilhelmgerhardt3807]

Me too 1990-2002

[@magnifyoparah2402]

Lovely! What keyboards and pedalboard do you use?

[@snp965]

Thank you so much. The Keyboards are from Midiworks.ca, the CMK-3 cherry wood keyboards. I really like them, good feel and touch. The pedalboard belongs to the organ console that you see. I had to change it to MIDI so it was compatible with Hauptwerk.

[@tonybarde2572]

Never forget September 8, 1900

[@briangreaves8236]

What a delightful rendition, loved it !!!!

[@snp965]

Thank you so much.

[@Paulb16804]

How can do you get the organ sounds. Like what website

[@snp965]

Thanks for listening. I use a virtual pipe organ program you can buy from www.hauptwerk.com/ .

[@kenrees675]

For those in peril on the sea...........

[@snp965]

Yes. Thank you for listening and commenting.

[@chrismc410]

I noticed in most British renditions, that the choir or orchestral "Amen" is not sang/performed, and on most American renditions, it is. Always wondered why that was.

[@kenrees675]

Must say, hadn't noticed this. But in Australian Navy of yore, we didn't sing Amen.@@chrismc410

[@drewmog123456]

Melita.

[@ivantheterrible1ful]

Mr bean going inside church

[@snp965]

Love Mr. Bean

[@Windgonner]

Very boring.

[@snp965]

Thank you for listening though.

[@chevy4x466]

When this hymn gets u, u will love it

[@beckybirdsell2290]

Thank you for this. I played this countless times for my dad (USN 1942-1945 USS Louisville, CA28). I still miss him with every breath.

[@charlieirvin5423]

Sir Thank you for this Inspiring Hymn you play so Beautiful

[@snp965]

Thank you, I'm so glad you like my playing.