We conclude our week of thinking about the poetry of the English-language hymn tradition with what’s often called “The Navy Hymn,” or “The Royal Navy Hymn,” or just by its first line, “Eternal Father, ...

PRINCE Philip's funeral will feature the hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save on Saturday, 17 April - potentially with an extra verse at his request. Traditionally four-verses, the hymn is ...

What are the lyrics to ‘Eternal Father, Strong to Save’? Eternal Father, Strong to Save is a British hymn traditionally associated with seafarers and the maritime armed services, but also adapted for ...

the hymn remained unpublished until it got a new melody with a patriotic flair. Eternal Father, Strong to Save also finds its text of praise and petition, coupled with a stirring, solemn patriotic ...

“Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” one of the most celebrated hymns in Christendom. Sometimes it is referred to as the “Navy Hymn,” since it was used by the Royal Navy and adopted by the U ...

But there are unofficial hymns. The Air Force has “Lord, Guard and Guide the Men Who Fly,” and the Navy has “Eternal Father, Strong to Save.” And the Space Force has Linzey’s composition.

The hymn Eternal Father, Strong To Save will feature in the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on Saturday, with the possible addition of a little-known extra verse at his request. Better known as "For ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — The words of “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” could be heard Wednesday ... Fred Metz. The Navy hymn was a favorite of the naval aviator and longtime resident of Virginia ...

The service began with the “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” hymn and ended with the “Will your anchor hold” hymn, both of which are traditionally associated with seafarers. Those in ...