01750cam a22002773u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000360011224500560014826400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039052009480042153400450136965300150141485600430142917424UtSlPG20260610133416.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aM1 aDykes, John Bacchus,d1823-187610aEternal Father, Strong to Save :ba.k.a., Navy Hymn 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-31  a"Eternal Father, Strong to Save" by John Bacchus Dykes is a hymn commonly referred to as the "Navy Hymn," composed in the late 19th century. This piece of music serves as a poignant prayer for sailors and those who venture out to sea, reflecting themes of faith and divine protection.  The hymn expresses a heartfelt appeal to God for the safety of mariners, emphasizing the relationship between faith and the dangers of the ocean. Its lyrics not only capture the struggles faced by those at sea but also convey a sense of hope and reassurance through prayer. The composition has transcended its original context and is often associated with naval ceremonies and memorial services, making it a deeply moving tribute to those who serve in the naval forces. The hymn's enduring popularity is showcased through its appearances in various cultural references, including its use in the movie "Titanic." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHymn tunes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17424