***********************************************************
Comrades in Arms:
We're probably all somewhat familiar with the "NAVY HYMN", but using that same music with different lyrics, there's also a version for the combined Armed Forces of the United States of America.
_______________________________
"ARMED FORCES HYMN"
HYMN # 579 in "THE HYMNAL, 1982"
of the Episcopal Church of the
United States of America
Lyrics by: WILLIAM WHITING
Music by: JOHN B. DYKES
VERSE # 01:
Almighty Father,
Strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound
The restless wave,
Who bidd'st the
Mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed
Limits keep:
Oh, hear us
When we cry to thee
For those in peril
On the sea.
VERSE # 02:
Oh, Christ, the Lord
Of hill and plain
O'er which our
Traffic runs amain
By mountain pass
Or valley low;
Wherever, Lord,
Thy brethren go,
Protect them by
Thy guarding hand
From every peril
On the land
VERSE # 03:
Oh, Spirit, whom
The Father sent
To spread abroad
The firmament;
Oh, Wind of heaven,
By thy might
Save all who dare
The eagle's flight,
And keep them
By thy watchful care
From every peril
In the air.
VERSE # 04:
Oh, Trinity of
Love and power,
Our brethren shield
In danger's hour;
From rock and tempest,
Fire and foe,
Protect them
Whereso'er they go,
Thus evermore
Shall rise to thee
Glad praise from
Space, air, land and sea.
_______________________________
Thank you.
1800 Beach Drive,
Unit 311
***********************************************************
***********************************************************
No comments:
Post a Comment