Eternal Father, Strong To Save (The Navy Hymn)
Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble / Grade 2.5-3 / ca. 2:30 / (2022) / With Reverence q=65
In gratitude to the men and women of the greatest generation who fought, died, and served in all supporting endeavors during World War II, this setting is offered without cost.
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Program Notes
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This setting of Eternal Father, Strong To Save (the Navy Hymn) was written for the Memorial Service of my Brother-in-law Ed Leffel (1947-2022), whose father was serving aboard the "USS Utah" on December 7, 1941. (https://www.ussutah1941.org)
The original setting was for a Brass Ensemble of 2 Trumpets, a French Horn, a Trombone/Euphonium, and a Tuba.
This re-orchestrated setting is for the Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble.
V. 1 “Eternal Father, strong to save,Whose arm does bind the restless wave,Who bids 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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V. 2 “O Savior, whose Almighty word the winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, and calm amid the rage did sleep; O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea.”
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V. 3 O Holy Spirit,Who did brood Upon the waters dark and rude, and bid their angry tumult cease, And give for wild confusion peace; O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea.”
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V. 4 O Trinity of love and pow’r, Your children shield in danger’s hour; From rock and tempest, fire, and foe, Protect them where-so-e’er they go; Thus, evermore shall rise to Thee glad hymns of praise from land and sea.”
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​Instrumentation
Euphonium 1
Euphonium 2
Euphonium 3
Tuba 1
Tuba 2
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