Eternal Father - Navy Hymn

Brian D

Brian D

.
Feb 17, 2006
5,274
Lancer 27PS MCB Camp Pendleton KF6BL
If you ever served in the US Navy or US Marines you may have heard this song especially during funerals. I put this out to all former and present service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Keep them in your heart.

Best with headphones or on larger speakers.

www.reverbnation.com

Eternal Father (Navy Hymn) | Brian Donaldson

Eternal Father (Navy Hymn) by Brian Donaldson, Folk music from Oceanside, CA on ReverbNation
www.reverbnation.com www.reverbnation.com
 
  • Like
Likes: Mikem, JamesG161, kloudie1 and 4 others
Michael Davis

Michael Davis

.
Jan 5, 2017
2,343
Beneteau First 38 Lyall Harbour Saturna Island
One of my favourites Brian. Also the hymn of the Royal Navy and all Commonwealth navies.
 
  • Helpful
Likes: JamesG161
jssailem

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
22,784
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Excellent post Brian.. Thank you.
 
JamesG161

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,745
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
Almighty Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st 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 Christ, the Lord of hill and plain
O'er which our traffic runs amain
By mountain pass or valley low;
Wherever, Lord, thy brethren go,
Protect them by thy guarding hand
From every peril on the land.

O Spirit, whom the Father sent
To spread abroad the firmament;
O Wind of heaven, by thy might
Save all who dare the eagle's flight,
And keep them by thy watchful care
From every peril in the air.

O Trinity of love and power,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them whereso'er they go,
Thus evermore shall rise to thee
Glad praise from air and land and sea.

Eternal Father, grant, we pray,
To all Marines, both night and day,
The courage, honor, strength, and skill
Their land to serve, thy law fulfill;
Be thou the shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps.
_____
We sang all 4 verses when visiting my midshipman brother at the...

US Naval Academy Church

Very emotional for all plebe parents and family.
Jim...

PS: My Grand niece or my Brother's Grand Daughter is now in her plebe year at the Naval Academy.:)
PSS: Modified thanks to @Brian D for the 5th verse.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Likes: Mikem, HMT2, jssailem and 1 other person
shemandr

shemandr

.
Jan 1, 2006
7,471
Slickcraft 26 Sailfish
We visited my brother when he was a Midshipman and attended the Navel Academy Chapel service. I was in my young teens, as irreverant as any teen, and I still remember that service.
 
  • Like
Likes: HMT2, JamesG161 and jssailem
JamesG161

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,745
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
shemandr said:
I was in my young teens, as irreverant as any teen, and I still remember that service.
Click to expand
:plus::plus:

JamesG161 said:
We sang all 4 verses when visiting my midshipman brother
Click to expand
Me too!!

I was 14, which started my love for sailing, when my brother took us out on the Severn for a sail.

Anchors aweigh....
USN Jim...
 
Mikem

Mikem

.
Dec 20, 2009
823
Hunter 466 Bremerton
Thanks, Brian. This is an incredibly powerful hymn. Wherever and whenever I hear it l always think of those that have sacrificed for us. As a USNA grad and retired navy pilot it is the, to me, quintessential gut grabber. For the aviators.

Lord guard and guide the men who fly the great spaces in the sky
Be with them always in the air in darkening storm or sun light fair
O hear us when we lift our prayer for those in peril in the air.

As one who due to material failure ditched my helo four times ( two day two night) in open ocean I identify very closely with this hymn.
And on the eve of 9/11 I remember that 14 Naval Academy grads were killed (murdered).
Thanks again, Brian
 
  • Like
Likes: Rick D and JamesG161
Brian D

Brian D

.
Feb 17, 2006
5,274
Lancer 27PS MCB Camp Pendleton KF6BL
@JamesG161, did we forget something? :beer:

Eternal Father, grant, we pray,
To all Marines, both night and day,
The courage, honor, strength, and skill
Their land to serve, thy law fulfill;
Be thou the shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps.
 
  • Like
Likes: Mikem and JamesG161
rpludwig

rpludwig

.
May 23, 2016
1,024
Catalina 22 #12502 BSC
JamesG161 said:
You know why?

Marine Drill Instructors!!:yikes:

Rup, 2, 3, 4.... Rup, 2, 3, 4....

GI gravy, Navy beans... US Navy loves Marines!!

Rup, 2, 3, 4.... Rup, 2, 3, 4....

Jim....
Click to expand
we're all brothers for sure!

re: DI's, watched FMJ a few days ago (again), interesting story about the guy who played the DI, so spot on in every detail from my experience (Parris Island first half).....sorry to veer off topic, Navy Hymn is the best! Semper Fi!

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Top Bottom