Project Gutenberg 2005-12-31 Public domain in the USA. 155 Dykes, John Bacchus 1823 1876 Dykes, J. B. (John Bacchus) Dykes, John B. (John Bacchus) Eternal Father, Strong to Save a.k.a., Navy Hymn "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.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Hymn tunes M Text Category: Music Category: Religion/Spirituality 28102 2025-10-07T11:18:20.181534 text/html 27923 2025-01-16T01:10:35.985900 text/html 86759 2025-10-07T11:18:24.630019 application/epub+zip 85635 2025-10-07T11:18:22.786073 application/epub+zip 27450 2005-12-30T19:58:55 application/pdf 1597 2005-11-07T20:56:47 audio/midi 61476 2005-12-30T19:58:57 application/octet-stream 70430 2025-10-07T11:18:21.749040 application/epub+zip 176623 2025-10-07T11:18:25.920032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171955 2025-10-07T11:18:24.025063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143428 2022-09-08T11:00:55.470789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 20079 2025-10-07T11:18:19.980553 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20037 2005-12-30T20:43:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19090 2025-10-07T11:18:26.050005 application/rdf+xml 13435 2025-10-07T11:18:22.245044 image/jpeg 3257 2025-10-07T11:18:21.992041 image/jpeg 82681 2005-12-30T20:45:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 86472 2025-10-07T11:18:20.185546 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia