Updated February 14, 2007
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The Navy HymnWhose arm has bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: Oh hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. O Christ, the Lord of hill and plain O'er which our traffic runs amain By mountain pass or valley low; Wherever, Lord, Thy people go, Protect them by Thy guarding hand From ev'ry peril on the land. O spirit, whom the Father sent To spread abroad the firmament O Wind of heaven, by Thy might Save all who dare the eagle's flight And keep them by Thy watchful care From ev'ry peril in the air. O Trinity of love and pow'r, Our people shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe're they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad praise from air and land and sea. Words by William Whiting (1825-78) Music by John Dykes (1823-76) |
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