Dan Forrest- Eternal Father Strong To Save (The Navy Hymn)
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- Dress Rehearsal at the 2013 National President's Day Choral Festival, conducted by Dr. Gary Schwarzhoff. Commissioned in remembrance of John F. Kennedy, at whose memorial service this hymn was played. This arrangement begins with those echoes, before moving into a new setting, 50 years later.
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To all those who wrote comments criticizing the arrangement as being "over the top for this hymn", or words to that effect, you have obviously never served aboard a Navy warship while on deck in a rolling sea with waves exploding spray 40 feet over the prow! There is a section in the middle of this piece, and the sweeping and powerful voices near the end of the piece, which instantly evokes the feeling and memory of witnessing that and I can see that memory again in my minds eye! As a U.S. Navy Sailor, thank you for making an arrangement of my favorite Hymn which stirs that kind of emotion in me and brings those memories back. Well done, Mr. Forrest!
Chris Cline. Well said! I have been there and has the same experience at sea! What a great hymn! It brings me to tears every time I’ve heard it since Boot Camp Great Lakes 1966!
@@edwinschwartz2472 Thank you for that, and thank you for your service, Shipmate.
Anyone critical of this music is a fraud. For those of us who faced the waves and wind there is no better expression that our fellow sailors matter and the bond of a common experience is beyond words.
For every sailor who has served, regardless of nation.. Fair winds, Shipmate.
and following seas.....
And following seas!
Soul stirring
In memory of my deceased husband John who served in the Navy for four years. And to all who served in the military. 🙏✝️♍️🎄👍
May Gods love comfort you and give you peace.
I am going out on this one with the Union Jack over me. USN 1966-1972
My late father in law, his brother, and my late uncle proudly served in the USN. My father in law and his brother served during WWII on battleships and my late uncle was a Commander-Chaplain at the end of his 40 years of service, stationed at various posts around the world during his service. God rest their souls, all true patriots willing to give their lives for this country. If they only knew now what it has become.
Hymns are the sound of heaven in all its glory of light and salvation..
Not quite all. But they certainly foreshadow our future joy...
The original hymn was penned in 1860 by William Whiting, an Anglican churchman from Winchester, United Kingdom. Whiting grew up near the shores of England, and at the age of thirty-five had felt his life saved by God when a fierce storm nearly destroyed the ship he was traveling on, instilling a faith in God's control over the rage and calm of the sea. As headmaster of the Winchester College Choristers' School some years later, he was approached by a student about to travel to the United States, who expressed to Whiting a tremendous fear of the ocean voyage. Whiting shared his experiences of the ocean and wrote the hymn to "anchor his faith". Whiting is commonly believed to have been inspired by Psalm 107, which describes the power and danger of the seas in great detail:
The Hobgoblin Thank you for sharing the history behind this great hymn. Certainly one of my favorites.🙏🏿
Thanks for bringing this message.
Appreciate the additional information.
Thank you for sharing how came to be. That adds so much to a song we enjoys
We sang this hymn in Germany in 1992. 30 something years later it inspired my founding a company to help people with Anxiety of many kinds. Anchor Counseling owes a debt to Wheaton College Men's Glee Club long tour of Europe in 1991 and tge brave men with whom I sang in College. Praise God for bravery.😊
For Every Person That is or has Served Their Country 🙏🙏🇺🇸⚓️
I am the founder and executive director of the HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial in Courtenay, BC Canada. On 21 August of this year (2024) we will be commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of HMCS ALBERNI and the loss of 59 of her crew with a ceremony and dedication of a permanent memorial wall listing the name of every crewman who served on the Alberni between 1941 and 1944. I've been searching CZcams for the perfect presentation of this hymn to play just before the 59 names are read aloud and this video has me in tears. I wish I could bottle everyone on the stage up in a bottle and bring them to Canada for our ceremony but alas, we don't yet have that kind of technology. This is 11 years late, but thank you all for creating such a stirring and moving version of this song.
Played and sung at my bio father's memorial. Lost at Sea. Has anything been more heart wrenching than this song?
The "Amen" part really gets me.
I was one of the singers in this concert and it was truly fantastic. This song is so beautiful and I would sing it again without hesitation!
Wondering if this was a dress rehearsal...? Sad to see such a sparse turnout...😞 (but a lovely rendition!)
Lovely!
@@danielgregory3295 yes, I assume the same thing. With the ladder propped up on the left. Still lovely....the full concert must have been stunning.
I'm reminded of crew of the Sammy B and the battle of samar...she was found recently...above and beyond the call of duty.proud to have been a navy man....
As a Navy vet. I played this a million times. Coming here on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th, 2020. I’ve never heard a better or more reverent rendition! Bravo Maestro and God Bless the United States of America!
Bravo Zulu shipmate!
As a former Naval Officer, pilot and member of the Naval Air Training Command Choir, I find this renditions and performance both inspiring and full of wonderful memories. It is truly a humbling rendition! God’s Blessings to all involved!
Ditto, 1972.
Always stand fast in your faith in jesus for he is with you always amen
Thank you for this fabulous rendition. This Hymn upholds merchant seamen who toiled away from recognition , being focused on their work for their nation
Because I live in the Great Lakes area of the United States of America, it is the Merchant Seamen who have my admiration. Winds and waves on our "Inland Seas" have over time taken many ships and human lives. Each March, a Blessing of the Fleet is held at Mariners Church, in Detroit. It was when I attended this service for the first time that the powerful words brought me to tears. Although more familiar with the original tune (Melita) I find this arrangement to convey the same emotional depth.
@@dawnroberts8701Thank you for your comment Dawn. May God bless the mariners on those treacherous waters and keep them safe.
Thank you Mr. Forrest, orchestra and choir for beautiful 50th anniversary JFK remembrance. I was at his funeral and how much different our world would be
had he lived. Congratulations on your masterpiece. Richard Lidinsky, Jr. Baltimore
Truly magnificent. As a kid I heard this every Sunday morning at Bethesda Naval Hospital where my father was being treated for cancer. I request it annually on the anniversary of his death.
Amen! Amen and Amen!!! Eternal Father Strong to Save.
Amen and Hallelujah!
I just had to let you know that this is the most beautiful rendition I've ever heard!! Thank You !!
Been bouncing around CZcams for an hour or so listening to versions of this hymn. This is the best I've heard, so very good.
In memory of the 1500 souls lost with the RMS TITANIC, April 15, 1912. May they reside in eternal peace.
God bless America forever.
Brilliant performance!
Lord, all thanks to You for making me a Christian. Jesus is Lord!
@@solgarling-squire7531Hehe. Its a Christian hymn bud.
@@solgarling-squire7531 You can't know anything from a CZcams comment. Maybe he's a sailor. Maybe genuinely feels grateful that being a Christian meant he crossed paths with this song.
Smooth seas n a fare wind for all hands...
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.
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.
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.
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.
O Savior who descended deep,
But rose again, death could not keep.
As your ascent to the Fathers side,
So bring our brethren back to the light.
And ever more shall rise to Thee,
Glad hymns of praise from beneath the sea.
........ My verse for submariners, USS Tinosa SSN606, USS Luce DLG7, '71-'75 .......
I have found that many, very many, verses have been written.
Great Version of the hymn and best I have heard on CZcams
One of my favourite hymns.
The arrangement is superb
Awesome, beautiful, emotional... I can't describe it, twas beyond the words...
Beautiful !!!
very good. a favourite hymn.
The most beautiful, heartfelt hymn ever. I'm a Navy BRAT, but still, that version was the best one I've heard yet.
May God Bless you and your family. May God Bless our beloved Navy and Marine Corps...
Semper Fidelis
Bruce. USMC
TM1SS John Fox (Retired) I've heard this song many times, but that rendition can't be topped. Very strong.
Touched. Deeply. To God be glory!
Brian McCrorie Praise God. 🙌
God bless all Sailors..all patriots....🙏🏻
thanks for the orchestral music
and the inversions with the descants
"There are three sorts of people: those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea" (Aristotle)
Great and emotional perforamnce and worthy of the beautiful locaton and the occasion. I am sure the Kennedys and many of their admirors will long remember the presentation. This song continues to gain traction with almost all the services for its moving melody and meangful words for those who leave our shores via land, sea and air.
There must been a lot of choir effort to coordinate with the orchestra on those long notes, but the end effect was most pleasing and professional. J.Tingle
God Bless 🙏🏻👏
God Bless the Royal Navy Amen
I still remember my first time singing this at USN Officers Candidate School in 1965, Newport RI.
My first was at NTC Great Lakes 1966
Beautiful, Mr. Forrest. It must have been even more stirring in person.
Lovely arrangement of a classic hymn, Dan! It can't replace a good arrangement for a men's chorus, but it's a lovely addition to the many arrangements of this moving and meaningful hymn. I was 13 years old when President Kennedy was assassinated, and the hymn is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life in this crazy, mixed-up world. I can't wait to sing the hymn in heaven. Maranatha, come Lord Jesus!
This was FDR's favorite hymn, and was sung at his funeral in April 1945.
Both Roosevelts held the position of Assiant Secretary of the Navy.
God rest your soul JFK! We all miss you more than we will EVER know!
Absolutely stunning!
My husband is a 3-star Ranger General serving in Afghanistan.
Although this sacred hymn became the standard Navy Hymn, one only has to read the text of all 4 verses to understand that this prayer applies not only to all branches of the military, but to all of humankind.
Deus Gratia...
There are versions of the lyrics for each of the US services (including the submarine service, where I served). You can find them on line.
The best version I’ve heard! Bravo and Amen!
The only place I have heard this performed better was singing it at the US Naval Academy Chapel. This is a wonderful arrangement.
Quietly sung with men’s part interceding and orchestra building up to support the hymn singers in glorious ending.
you are right, it is really beautiful :-)
Beautiful, Mr. Forrest. That's great! Congratulations
Take heart, the concert was VERY well attended. The auditorium was full. All the best to you!
Dan Forrest Mr. Forrest may I take the liberty to tell you how grateful I am for you. Your music changes lives!!! Your musical gift has changed mine.
So glad I was able to be on stage that night. It was a pleasure to sing this beautiful composition. I will treasure that memory for ever.
😁👍(thanks for that... I should have read further!!)
Amazing rehearsal !!
My dad was United States Navy Honor guard for John F Kennedy Funeral I was Very Young 9 years old Perhaps.
Wonderful!!
Score another home run for Dan!
Your music renditions are just too touching. Bravo.
Beautiful! 💖 🍃
What a memory, Dan. Loved the rehearsal and followed this video with the music. Blessed all over again. Thanks so much.
In memory and honor of my Dad, Jack Tate... .
Dan Forrest is a prolific arranger of many hymns and he did a great job with this, giving many choristers reason enough to attend practice. 😅
Amen God Bless The U S Navy
Interesting arrangement, well done.
Amen
Tan maravilloso y tan poca gente.
Fue un ensayo.
Cantado no Brasil com a letra "Divino Espirito, convém..." Esta melodia se chama "melita". Foi ouvido no filme "Para Todo o Sempre" que contou a vida do rev Peter Marshall (no original 'A Man Called Peter". Muito lindo. Também e o Hino da Marinha dos Estados Unidos.
Amen Bravo U S Navy
I was only 2 years old when his life was taken, but still living in Washington DC. Of course, didn't hear it then, but so wonderful to hear now, as lasting tribute to JFK and America. God bless you,Dan.
There is no better version of this hymn than the one sung by the choir at the chapel of the USNA which is also the tomb of John Paul Jones. But this arrangement is pretty good.
Brava!!
Good news. The performance deserved it. Let's hope the concert is repeated perhaps in a different venue. john tingle
In memory of the victims of the Great Hurricane of 1900
Twenty three years US Navy. This is a favorite. But I prefer a simpler version.
Would have loved to see RMS Titanic float by on the big screen.
This is a “Stokowski” arrangement albeit for voice. Wonderful!
Is there a video of the final performance with professional recording. Would love to hear it. This is a great peice and the rendition is superb.
Write to Dan Forrest. He will know.
There was a video that was given to us as performers, but unfortunately not for public consumption. It is a shame, it was a fantastic concert with 3 world premiere pieces.
Simply enough, the Annapolis choir was more stirring, as good as this version was...
Dedicated to the passengers and crew of the lost Titanic tourist submarine.
Thanks for letting me know this. I feel much better now. But wait - how many were there for the actual performance? Dan Forrest is one amazing composer/writer. I think he is following in John Rutter's footsteps. Most of our choir music is either John Rutter, Dan Forrest or Mark Hayes. Can't wait to hear more from him.
Thanks for your reply. It is GREATLY appreciated. xx
It was a full house that night. I was lucky enough to be one of the singers on stage.
++LORD SAVE OUR QUEEN++
Beautifully done, is there a recording somewhere?
Is there a video of the final performance?
Who's playing with the focus button?:(
This is such a beautiful written song and is ruined by the quality of the recording. If anyone knows if a professional recording exists, please point us in the right direction. This is just plain sad to have a recording that sounds like a iPhone 1 or 2 was used. So sad!
Excellent performance! Maybe just a little tiny, and I mean tiny tiny bit over the top for this hymn. But still an amazing performance.
I'm wondering if you'd consider letting me use this music in a video I'm making...of Archangel Michael. Would you be willing to consider? This is the best version I've ever heard. Or if it's available for sale, I'll buy it...if there's an mp3 available for it. Thanks!
Also I'm hoping to publish my video tomorrow (Sunday) :)
Hi Cory- Sorry for the delay in replying- I was out of town this weekend. If you want to use the audio of this in a commercially released video, you would just need to contact Hinshaw Music for a sync license. They're very reasonable and good to work with, on these things. www.hinshawmusic.com
Dan Forrest Thanks Dan for getting back to me as soon as possible. It's entirely non-profit, non-commercial. Simply a meditation to allow Archangel Michael to come through and reach people, through the music. Thank you again. :)
Hi Cory. Just wondering how you know about the connection of this hymn with Archangel Michael. Thanks.
Vincent Ardizzone I had an encounter with Archangel Michael one time in my life. I was on my way to Banff, Lake Louise Canada for a leisure stay. I heard there was terrible rain, miserable weather for the prior 30 days, and I was hoping to go canoeing on Lake Louise. I started saying a kind of prayer out loud, demanding that the weather be peaceful and nice. When I arrived a day later the weather was beautiful, and the guy renting the canoes said he couldn't believe it or understand it.
Then when I was out canoeing I had an experience where I felt the Presence of Archangel Michael. In His Presence I could here this music playing.
Some people in this comment thread for the video say it's almost too grand to them, not enough like a hymn, but I can tell you this music resonates with what I was hearing or whatever you call it...
I do some research online and there's a whole bunch of information that this song is His Keynote, actually belongs to Him. So I want to do a video with it, using Him as the image, or artwork...
I did another on Archangel Michael already, but this one is actually His song!
Very interesting story Cory. I enjoyed reading it. Fascinating too. I wonder if you are aware of the significance of Banff to Archangel Michael. By the way, I too learned long ago that the music of that hymn is his keynote. Let's keep communicating. Thank you.
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This song was not intended to have female voices.
Would it be possible to hear a recording of just the score without the chorus? Both sound wondrous, but the curious me would love to hear an orhestral only rendition.
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Great performance, thanks! But too bad the camera was off-kilter... sloppy...
Almost as good as Rocky Top.
Rocky Top? You have the audacity to compare the two? Really? REALLY????!
Rocky Top is secular. The voice of a lonely human.
Almighty Father strong to save is a prayer. A hymn.
Always thought this was a British song for Britons
Rajiv Murkejee You are correct. Composed by William Whiting 1825-1875 an Englishman.
Many English-speaking countries love and perform this hymn. I read it has also been translated into French. Its origin was not military.
It was written by a Briton but it is for everyone. Especially those in peril on the sea and those who love them.
+Dan Forrest
"Commissioned in remembrance of John F. Kennedy, at whose memorial service this hymn was played."???Sorry but you are wrong! I know the hymn was played at Kennedy's funeral, but it was not "commissioned in remembrance" of him. Where did you get that idea from? If you had bothered to do the slightest research, you'd have found that it is a British hymn. The lyrics were written in 1860 (103 years before Kennedy's funeral) by William Whiting, the music composed in 1861 by John Dykes.It was originally used by the Royal Navy. The US Navy later adopted the hymn, cheekily calling the (US) "Navy Hymn". Please try to get your facts right...
This arrangement was commissioned not the original hymn!
I think, perhaps, this arrangement was "commissioned" for this performance. Also, the United States Navy has been using this hymn since 1879; almost as long ago as it was written. At least fourteen additional verses have been written to honor various Navy personnel from Marines to astronauts. I very much love this hymn and have left instructions for it to be performed at my funeral.
By the way, the best version on CZcams is by the Ohio State Marching Band; believe it or not.
Thanks for this, Lord Daver. I hate it when people just type garbage out their butt.
lord daver This is a transcription..... not the original composition you silly man. Please get YOUR facts straight before your audacity embarrasses you further!
Lord Daver, who ever you are, you have misunderstood. The Navy Hymn, "Almighty Father" was played and sung at JFK's funeral in St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC. Mr. Dan Forrest's work is one which amplifies and greatly enlarges the scope of the hymn into a celestial anthem of
glorious and uplifting praise.
A prayer to Neptune, god of the sea.
No...a prayer to the one and only God who created the sea.
That must be Allah
No...sorry...nice try...but no Quran for you. He's the one and only God of all creation.
Michael White I'm a non-believer, sorry to hear of your "delusion". I heard that meditation helps.
RRRRR! WRONG! The ONE and ONLY 'I AM'! Or, to the BETTER educated & raised, 'YAHWEH'! ! !
How sad that there are more people present in the choir and orchestra than in the audience. If it would have been some stupid hip hop or rock concert, there would have been thousands of druggies in the audience (and on the floor).
This was a rehearsal, not a performance!
The hall was full for the performance!
It lacks something! Not strong or loud enough.
Mr bean