Brass Quartet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1357957
Composed by Reverend John Bacchus Dykes. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. 19th Century,Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 16 pages. Scott S. Stewart #942465. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.1357957).
“Eternal Father, Strong to Saveâ€, (The Navy Hymn) penned by Anglican Churchman and poet William Whiting in 1860, was inspired by Psalm 107, which describes the power and dangers of the sea.  The tune, Melita, was composed by clergyman John Bacchus Dykes in 1861.  This hymn, popularized by the Royal Navy and the United States Navy in the 19th century, has since been adopted by other armed services for official use.  Today it stands as one of the most famous hymns in Christendom.  This arrangement is scored for brass quartet (trumpets 1 & 2, French horn (or trombone), and trombone.  This song can be programmed on many a different concert – be it church, school auditorium, or concert hall.  Performance time: 4.10+-.
