Cello,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.1068258 Composed by John Bacchus Dykes. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Contemporary,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 205. Sandy McIntire #6501369. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.1068258). Eternal Father, Strong to Save is the name of the poem set to the music of John Bacchus Dykes called Melita after the island of Malta where Paul was shipwrecked. The lyrics (not included here) and the music have strong associations with sailors and seafarers, particularly the navies of the United States and Great Britain and is also known as the Hymn of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, the Royal Navy Hymn, and the United States Navy Hymn. Often played at funerals and memorial services, it was included in funerals of Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, and  John F. Kennedy. .

Composed by Maurice Levi. Caricatures, United States Presidents, Jugglers, Fools & jesters, Fads, Clothing & dress, Holidays, Parades & ceremonies. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.6941). - - - Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries

Composed by Jimmie Morgan. Weddings, Woodrow Wilson, Presidents' wives, Patriotism. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.12877). - - - Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.515957 Composed by John Bacchus Dykes. Arranged by Eve C. Mailly. Contemporary,Holiday,Patriotic,Sacred. Score and parts. 14 pages. Zene Strings #6452687. Published by Zene Strings (A0.515957). Eternal Father, Strong to Save (aka Melita) is used as the Navy Hymn. It is sung at the U.S. Naval Academy, the Royal Navy (GB), and is often used for military observances, patriotic occasions, and at funerals for military personnel and for two US Presidents.This arrangement is for string quartet, with four different and interesting arrangements included -- one for each verse -- before returning to the opening arrangement of the familiar melody. The first violin begins and ends the piece with the melody. Other verses feature the cello, followed by the viola. One verse has the two violins in harmony, with the lower strings providing a simple accompaniment.  From your friends at Zene Strings - enjoy!To see our other great arrangements visit: Zene Strings.  Questions or comments?  Email us at Music@ZeneSheetMusic.com.  We're here to help!