C F C G D G Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave, G7 C A7 D B7 Em B7 Em who bids the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep: C7 F D7 G C G7 C Oh hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea.
C F C G D G Oh Christ, the Lord of hill and plain o'er which our traffic runs amain G7 C A7 D B7 Em B7 Em by mountain pass or valley low: Wherever, Lord, our brethren go, C7 F D7 G C G7 C protect them by Thy guarding hand from every peril on the land.
C F C G D G Oh Spirit, whom the Father sent to spread abroad the firmament: G7 C A7 D B7 Em B7 Em Oh Wind of heaven, by Thy might save all who dare the eagle's flight C7 F D7 G C G7 C and keep them by Thy watchful care from every peril in the air.
C F C G D G Oh Trinity of love and power, our brethren shield in danger's hour. G7 C A7 D B7 Em B7 Em From rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go. C7 F D7 G C G7 C Thus evermore shall rise to Thee glad praise from air and land and sea.
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