C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1388217 Composed by Rev. William Whitting and Rev. John Dykes. Arranged by John Fries. Christian,Historic,Patriotic,Praise & Worship,Religious. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #971815. Published by John Fries (A0.1388217). TYPE JOHN FRIES IN THE SEARCH BAR TO SEE ALL I HAVE TO OFFER. Thanks, John. This is the Nave and Marine Hymn. The Navy Hymn, also known as “Eternal Father, Strong to Saveâ€, holds a special place in the hearts of seafaring men and women, particularly in the American Navy and the royal navies of the British Commonwealth. In1879: Rear Admiral Charles Jackson Train, a Naval Academy graduate, was stationed at the Academy in charge of the Midshipman Choir. He initiated the practice of concluding each Sunday’s Divine Services with the singing of the first verse of this hymn. Thus, it became a cherished tradition at the Naval Academy and eventually throughout the entire Navy.
