Eternal Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn)
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters perform "Eternal Father, Strong to Save," the Navy hymn, at the commemoration of the 59th anniversary of the Korean War armistice at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. on July 27, 2012.
Eternal Father, Strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid'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. 
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I've listened to this when we buried men at sea, and it still brings tears to my eyes. U.S. Navy veteran.
I can’t even imagine... God bless you, Sir. Thank you for your service. ♥️🇺🇸
Yes, God Bless and thank you for your service. My cousin was buried that way. Great men to serve.
God Bless Bill! And Semper Fi!
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You too, huh?
My dear husband an Officer on a fast attack submarine, wanted to hear this before leaving port. It was a comfort to both of us. Rest in peace, Mike. I hope to join you when God allows. ❤✝️🙏
Also a navy wife. We usually attended Sunday service on base. We always sang this each Sunday. Tears seem appropriate when you pay attention to the words and have a love one at sea
This song was played during President Kennedy's funeral. It is beautiful.
It is well😢
Hello , i recently joined the navy , im a submariner in groton ct . I have one question , what did you husband die from? Also thank your husband for being a hero to this nation 🙏 being a submariner is the hardest job in out there. . . I myself fear the sea
@@bigtex1238 my husband died from heart disease. He always pushed himself too hard, but that was who he was. A brilliant shining star 🌟
A Navy funeral at sea with the Navy Hymm will make the strongest of men cry. It's emotionally wrenching
My father served in the US Navy for 29 years, from 1941 to 1970. He survived Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, the invasion of Guam, and two tours off the cost of Vietnam. But so many of those he served with did not. I cannot help but weep each time I hear this hymn.
God Bless Your Family Amen
amen.the same here.
Bruce Webster
Deep respect and gratitude for your father's proud service. He was contemporary with my father, who also saw much action in the Pacific, and almost didn't make it home.
From a family with a strong tradition of U.S. Navy wartime service, also WW II thru Vietnam.
Sincerest thanks for his service. God bless.
Like my dad, Jan. 1941 - Jan. 1973. I miss him. Passed in 2014 at 92
My Dsd served from 36 to 60, also a PHS
I was greatly honored to sing The Navy Hymn with the Naval Air Training Choir in 1990 and 1991 during my active duty service. My association with the United States Navy is one of my proudest accomplishments in my life and I will remember it always.
Nicholas Horianopoulos do you actually appear in this video?
Haven't had time to check it out yet.
Peter Hughes Oh, no - this is modern-day; I was in the Naval Air Training Choir in 1990 and 1991. The USN Band Sea Chanters is a different vocal group entirely - but they are every bit as competent and professional as we were.
I distinctly remember you singing with the choir at your graduation from AOCS...including some fairly raucous Sea Chantys, if I remember correctly!
Thank you for your service.
The bass voice that comes through around 0:39 is incredible.
That would be the voice of the Navy Sailor, 3rd from the right.
@@DonGomez007 That bass voice is so deep that I thought it came from Neptune himself.
@@DonGomez007 It's always the tall, skinny guys. You expect it to come from a Dwarven Lord or something.
The final C2 especially. Really jerks your heartstrings.
It sure is!
No matter how low humanity sinks when I hear this I realize that their still might be a trace of hope left for some of us who would like to stop the madness.....
+scraps270 My friend, I too, hope for the best, but the realization is, that the human race is doomed when we let the people that want to lkill us just because they want what we have or that they believe in a different cultural. Frank Welch U.S. Marine Corp U.S. Marine Corp Intelligent Corp 1962-1966
+Frank Welch Thank you Frank and everyone else who served our country. I hope that it has not been in vain. We humans are so capable of greatness yet we cant stop killing each other when will we ever learn?
scraps,
There two ways to stop the madness.
1. Join a choir and do a really beautiful cover of "Imagine".
2. Scare the living bejeesus out of the bad guys and if that doesn't work kill them dead as fast as you can and don't stop until they say no mas.
I'm a bit of a history buff. Read lots of history over the last six decades. I gotta say that door number 2 is the only thing that ever works.
That's a beautiful piece of music up there. Everything about it is beautiful. Beautiful uniforms, beautiful voices, beautiful people.
And each and every one of those people is ready, willing and able to stop right in the middle of the song, strap on the battle rattle and, if necessary, take a bullet to protect you and yours.
That's just the way they roll.
scraps270 Pepe stands with you!
Roy Lofquist h
When my husband died in 2001, I had this played @ his funersl service at church. He was a Navy veteran, serving 2 tours in Vietnam. Absolutely gorgeous song, and these men & women sing it so well. RIP to all those that served & are no longer with us.
I play This at Least once a day for my.Brother Military Hero Lt jg Richard Werner Petzold US 🇺🇸 Navy Perished In SERVICE to our Nation The Finest person to Walk the Face of the earth Richard Gere played his role In Officer and a Gentleman Richie I knew Thank you for your SERVICE 1971 51 years ago Next step was to run against that old drunk Governor Brendan Byrne Ths worst Governor NJ ever had I picked up HiS Flag for all of us to enjoy the Blessings of The Fruited Plane Thank God for Jesus USA 🇺🇸 We will never forget The Cross and the Flag no billionaire s money can come close further we don't want your money We got Honor and Faith And Integrity They stopped teaching that when they took God out of Public School And the devil crept right in Ms K Brown Jackson 👍 acclamation
This US Navy vet will always cherish this song...well done!!!!
This hymn is a common link between navy men everywhere, civilian and military. No foe is stronger than the seas we sail upon when the winds bend steel and the endless waters show no mercy. Later, in the sheltered coves we laugh, but when the waves crash down upon us we have no laughs. Eternal Father, strong to save, we cry to Thee.
Lovely sentiment, note there are navy women too, among them my daughter, a doctor.
kilt562000 Sending a prayer also to the Russian crew of that submarine AS31
Hoo yaa ship mate well said
My hand-salute, to you, sir, for those inspired and eloquent words.
Truly spoken as a sailor!
I'm 76 years old. It'd be great to go out hearing this.
I have left instructions that this hymn will be sung at my funeral or memorial service. --YNCS(SS), USN (Ret)
@@Ambidexter143 My father did the same, asking that the hymn be played at his funeral, but my parents divorced about 7 years before he died. He remarried several years later. My stepmother would not allow me to play the Navy Hymn at his funeral. I stayed up until midnight the night before his funeral in 1973 to record it off the TV. They played it every night just before signing off the air. The memory of hearing it haunts me to this day that my father's wishes would not be carried out.
God bless you O'Quin.A younger friend, .
This is also the hymn of the British Royal Navy and of all seamen of every nation.
As an ex seaman it always brings a lump to my throat.
This is the official hymn of every English speaking navy. I've sung in aboard USN ships, RN ships and at an RAN base chapel.
It is. The U.S. Coast Guard uses the same melody, but starts, " Eternal Father Lord of hosts, watch over the men who guard our Coasts. Protect them from the Raging seas and give them light and life and peace." That is about all I can remember. In my time ( '65-'69 ) there weren't any females in the Field. I only saw one and that was a Commander, when I was in School in Groton, Ct. and she was a Commander. At that time the ones that were in the Coast Guard were probably Yeoman or Storekeeper ( Clerical rates ) or perhaps Dental Technician. They are all over now and I suspect they may have revised it from Watch over the Men who guard our coasts to something gender neutral such as watch over those who guard our coasts.
@A Freeman I first heard this hymn in an Anglican church in Bedford, England in the mid-1980s. I was on a base honor guard at a joint USAF/RAF base and we participated in an Armistice day ceremony. Thank you for reminding us of yet another thread that connects us all. Greetings from the salon of the SV Jane Ann
I love this. Whenever I hear "The Navy Hymn" I think of the 25 years that I spent proudly serving our Nation and our Navy and wouldn't trade a single day of it away. Go NAVY!!!! The United States Navy will always be my family.
kenny komodo 🇺🇸❤️⚓️ Thanks!
🇺🇸 GO NAVY ⚓
Fair winds and following seas shipmate. CW. Vietnam era Navy veteran. 🇺🇸⚓️USN
The perfect harmony in this rendition leaves me speechless. It's simply delicious to the ears! Amazed some of my coworkers, too.
When this Hymn was penned by the English clergyman William Whiting about 1860, little did he imagine then just how truly Universal his Hymn would become and beloved by Merchant and Military seamen all over the World. Originating from a South of England town near the sea, he would have been well aware of the dangers the sea was to the fishermen and seamen of coastal towns and villages nearby. Very soon afterwards, it became the Official Hymn of the Royal Navy and was subsequently adopted by every Commonwealth Navy to conclude onboard Church Services or Committals to the Sea. I am sure Whiting would have been more than well satisfied by this moving performance of his Hymn by the US Navy Band.
I am led to believe the French Navy is the latest to adopt the Hymn as their Official Naval Hymn.
Julia, My father passed about a year ago. He was a naval academy alum. The organist played and sang this at his funeral. There wasn't a dry eye in the church. God bless the Navy and God Bless those that have served!
My dad, who passed just 2 months ago, was a 21 year NAVY vet and my son is currently in his 18th year active service USN. This hymn has always hit a special note with me and we're singing in church this Sunday.
God Bless him.❤️🙏🏼
We sang this hymn this Sunday (today). Also was sung at my father's funeral.
Seen the news about the submarine near the Titanic. God be with them.
Please note the gentlemen sitting in the wheelchairs are wearing the Medal of Honor.
Gone now 30+ years, my father served as a Navy Fighter Pilot in the Korean conflict. CAP for the Valley Forge, VF-53.
He also sang glee during his years in the Academy. What a GLORIOUS presentation of this beautiful hymn.
I join with my Navy brothers and sisters who have already written: it still brings tears to my eyes.
Brilliant. Just brilliant. I challenge any sailor to say he didn't get choked up over this wonderful rendition of the "Navy Hymn".
On tuesday 1/26/21 my dad a navy veteran passed away at the age of 93. He signed up 12/7/44 at the age of 17 and served 7 yrs.first with NCB147 for 2 yrs and then ACB1for 5 yrs. came home married mom and raised 5 sons. He will be missed. Thank you for this song and for your service.
I never thought I would hear the Navy Hymn with female voices that I would enjoy it. WOW! We are all of one voice. Amazing....just amazing
Agreed. Professional-quality voices all around!
My father served as a Royal Navy submariner in WWII and on HMS Modeste during the Korean War, a total of 24 years. We sang "Eternal Father" as the closing hymn at his funeral, followed by the sounding of "The Last Post" by an army bugler.
I cannot listen to this hymn without having chill bumps. So beautiful. So powerful!
A Beautiful and Memorable Hymn, to the ears of this old Navy Corpsman, brings both tear and pride.....May God Bless Us All....... AMEN....
amy krutsinger ...Amen. With Gratitude for your Angelic Service...Corpsman.
God Bless Corpsman. My uncle was a corpsman in Vietnam 68-69. He was one of the the fortunate ones that made it home.. Retired Master Chief.
The local yacht club holds a November 11th ceremony each year which both commemorates Remembrance Day and the 1941 visit of HMS Prince of Wales which after 11/11/1941 went more or less directly to Malaya where it was one of the first British casualties in the war against Japan. Our community does have a well attended ceremony at the local cenotaph but I've always attended this one as it's a naval ceremony (and I'm from a naval family) rather than the other one which is mostly army-oriented*.
Just like in 1941 (where at most 200 of the sailors who attended the service were still alive 6 weeks later) this hymn is always part of the service and is particularly poignant for our family.
+Mary Shannon Ah~ You remember my school textbook history of my country of Malaysia(ex: Malaya). I remembered from my school textbook, is it The Prince of Wales sink around Kelantan or Terengannu coast of the sea?
My uncle James McDonnell a Navy fight crew member died in a sea of air crashing into a mountain. Somehow this beautiful piece of music suits his passing,though he did not perish in seas. Be at eternal piece.Your loving niece, Bonnie.
He was Navy so it belongs to him. God rest his soul.
Playing this tonight In honor of the Ten who died on the USS John McCain. All the bodies have been recovered now and the families can mourn.
I am singing a solo in my church on Sunday (11/9/2023) & this was chosen for me. I like this hymn but like any other describing at the least one or two of our nation's Military Services. It is the Navy hymn but mentions the Marines that covers all parts of the Naval Service. I thank you for your service.
Absolutely stunning performance by an extremely talented choir. Much respect to them and all the US navy servicemen, past and present. Greetings from the UK.
When l lived in England l attended church at the Guard's Chapel. They ended every service with this hymn and (of course) God Save the Queen. God bless and protect all those who serve in the military. Thank you.
Beautiful blend. Nothing better than acepella. ...you can't match the human voice
Acapella is wonderful, IF they can pull it off. And these 16 sailors pulled it off beautifully!!
As a lifelong civilian, Eternal Father Strong to Save and Taps are the most gut wrenching emotional. Nothing could be more respectful of the ultimate sacrifice ❤
Sang in the bluejackets in 1965 at Camp Nimitz. Still remember the names and voices of my shipmates and where they went next to A school, OCS , etc. The Navy Hymn came to mind when we weathered a hurricane with 60 foot waves or so.
I was in the BJC there, starting January 1973. Being able to sing made boot camp a lot easier.
My father was a Naval Corpsman during the Korean "Conflict". He loved this song and when he died in 2008, of Alzheimers, it was played at his funeral, along with other of his favorite hymns.
This Corpsman also knows the power of this song which must have come to earth straight from God to give strength and comfort!
God bless his soul.
you know I think that a lot of medics and corpsmen have an affinity for this hymn cause my dad was and Army medic and enjoys this
My father was a Hospital Corpsman in WWII and Korea. He passed away in 2015, and we played this at his memorial.
J Per CC ❤️🇺🇸⚓️
May O'Mighty God watch over our men and women who serves the waters of the deep. May he confront the families until they return home. Amen. Navy Chaplain Corp. (RET) ✝️
Thank Navy Chaplain!!
Thank you Naval Captain! Blessings to you
We sang this in church this morning -- moving as ever even though we're 600 miles from the ocean...
This Naval hymn always reminds me of President Kennedy's funeral in 1963. I was just 8 but I've never forgotten the tune nor the somber weekend that it was. The song was even in a couple of our church hymnals but I don't remember singing it as a congregation.
The last time I saw my grandfather (a retired Navy captain who served in World War II) it was to view the CD of my high school graduation, where I sang the national anthem. He turned to me and asked me to sing this hymn at his funeral. He passed away a week later.
My dad and my son f18 i joined the army 29 combat jumps. A fallen hero is a hero
Beautiful. My son deployed in Navy
As always, you make us proud US Navy! Absolute excellence at every turn. You are the heart and sole of this nation. We all know this isn't your main job and you do it in addition to your normal responsibilities. I know I speak for all when I say thank-you. Thank you for your sacrifice, thank you for your commitment to excellence, thank you for inspiring us, and most of all, Thank you for serving as true patriots of this USA.
Our forefathers set forth upon this land as an assemblage of God loving capable men and women unafraid to strike out on their own. Family loved but behind they traversed unknown worlds and settled among danger. New families were born of these tough survivors whose genes pump through your veins today.
Never forget who you are or where you came from. God instilled in the heart of man a burning need for freedom. America is awash in this necessity today and forever more. God bless America forever.
Many thanks to all men and women serving this great country.
Ordinary Citizen,
Matthew Beals.
Beautiful rendition! I am retired Navy, after 22 years. Glad this was recorded before the Navy (and all other services) went woke and to hell in a handbasket.
Through the great age of technology we live in today, I was able to hear these lovely voices. Thank God for all the souls who have served and are serving in the US Navy and all other armed services of The United States Of America. May God bless you always. Thank you for your service.
such a beautiful rendition. you can "feel" the bass in your chest on the last notes.
That's what basses are for!
You can really hear the tall black man’s voice over the rest, it’s so deep and powerful wow
They played this at my dad's memorial service, because he always loved it,even though he was in the army. It's amazing though how his stepson went in the Navy,and so did his one and only grandson. This is a beautiful hymn,and I treasure being able to sing it and hear it all these years!!!!
This was what we sang at the conclusion of each and every Mass on Sunday at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
so exited to join the navy
Anchors Aweigh Sailor, good luck with it.
Thank you for serving our country I'll pray for you be safe and good luck to you and God BLESS you
Good job singing, I would love all the verses to be sung.
my god that was beautiful..
Love it.......especially the base at the end!!!! Whewwwww 👍🏾
On this Memorial Day, I wish my fallen shipmates fair winds and following seas
Tears. For anyone who has been at sea, in storms or in battle, you know what I mean.
We usually sing this in the Catholic Church around the 7th of December, Very Appropriate for this day.
I've been to a Navy Chorus and Band concert. They are free and they usually have them in local schools. Not often enough for me. It was incredible. Well worth time. I'd have paid to go see it.
They played this at my buddy's funeral . I cried unashamedly .
GO NAVY! EXCELLENT. 23 YEAR NAVY VET.
Goosebumps - simple yet powerful
This hymn has crossed over from empire to colony and independent nation. Seamen... the lifes' blood of so many economies.
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid'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, Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walkedst on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea.
Most Holy Spirit, Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its 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 power,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Amen.
Hi there.
This song is so beautiful, yet also a trifle melancholy. You all did a gorgeous rendition, thank you! Good Times!
EML Arlington, Va.
Naval hymn glee club
Go Navy!! Go Christopher!! (my son, who is in the Navy).
He works as an airman in Fort Worth, Texas. He Flys a lot to barhain (sp.)
Fuck Google!!!
this was sung at our sons' Pass in Review, Great Lakes Naval Base. Beautiful and haunting.
AIR FORCE HERE BUT i LOVE THIS SONG!
I've been at peril on the sea and yes I prayed for help. Semper paratus!
My dad was a Naval officer during World War Two. This was played at his funeral.
Always beings tears to my eyes.
I pray my daughters will play this for me
Duty, Honor, Country
Still gives me goose bumps after 60 years.
Awesome! Great song and the performers too!
To all my Navy friends. THANK YOU
Beautiful.
God bless our members of our military may god keep you from harm and return safely to your loved ones
that was so freeking great!!!
Thank you for your service!
Just simply beautiful.
I hope that this prayer is still be prayed in the us navy to day.
Great hymn, great arrangement, perfectly performed.
In Galveston, Texas this hymn is sung every September 8, the anniversary of the Great Storm of 1900 that killed 13000 people
Sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved grandfather... I'm sure this beautiful hymn is a comfort to you and your family.
good group of singers
I served in the navy for 10 years and loved it. I love this song
Thank God for strengthen and protect America.God bless America forever.❤❤❤
From the days of TV's "Navy Log" through my time of service, this has stayed with me. I just added it to my burial directives while I'm still healthy.
Always appreciate this Hymn.
Will always remind me of the perfect storm
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This is an absolutely magnificent performance. I rate it in the top 10 of all of those I've ever heard. Perfect intonation and balance. And a gorgeous arrangement. Well done! I only wish it were longer!!
This was a heartwarming rendition from all of our women and men that serve in the US Navy. My prayer is that ... "There will never be the knock on the door to give the ultimate bad news." SIDEBAR QUESTION: Is that Admiral Wm. McRaven to the left of the seated "Congressional Meal of Honor" recipients on stage?
Amen
I was a crewchief on a USMC CSAR (combat search and rescue) helicopter during the Viet Nam and later Cold War era. I cry every time I hear this hymn. God bless and protect all who serve upon the sea. Semper fi brothers and sisters!
beautiful...
Seriously, stunning
GOD BLESS US NAVY !! 🙏
Sung at the ceremony when my father was buried at sea.
Emma Willard ❤️⚓️
Love this song, so many traditions have been lost, but this remains.
Some TV stations in the United States used this hymn as their late-night sign-off instead of the national anthem. This was long before the days of 24-hour cable channels and midnight-to-morning infomercials.
Most wonderful hymn!
Such a beautiful song.