Poem of the Day: ‘Eternal Father, strong to save’ Often called ‘The Navy Hymn,’ or ‘The Royal Navy Hymn,’ the lyrics are as fine a trinitarian hymn as the tradition has produced. FDR and Churchill at ...

PRINCE Philip’s funeral will feature the hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save on Saturday, 17 April – potentially with an extra verse at his request. Traditionally four-verses, the hymn … ...

In honor of the victims at the Washington Navy Yard shooting on Monday, Sept. 16, the Washington National Cathedral Choir of Girls sing the Navy hymn, "Eternal Father, strong to save".

Why did the Duke of Edinburgh choose ‘Eternal Father, Strong to Save’? The Duke of Edinburgh’s active naval career ended as a commander in 1953, but a life-long relationship remained, as well as a ...

“Eternal Father, ... Sometimes it is referred to as the “Navy Hymn,” since it was used by the Royal Navy and adopted by the U.S. Navy. London-born William Whiting (1825-1878), ...

Perennial Navy Hymn. Eternal Father, Strong to Save also finds its text of praise and petition, coupled with a stirring, solemn patriotic melody, into Independence Day liturgical celebrations.

The solemn strains of the Navy Hymn “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” echoed throughout the hangar deck of the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda on Saturday as those who knew Lt. Cmdr. Rand McNally ...