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Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy Word,
Who walked on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Trinity of love and power!
Our family shield in danger’s hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect us wheresoever we go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

A prayer said at the Task Force Frigate Service after the loss of the Sheffield

(Composed by a sailor in the Task Force)

Though the mysteries of life and death are hidden from us Lord, do not forsake, we pray, those who grieve for their dead.

In these dark hours grant them comfort, faith, hope, and strengthen them in their belief that their loss will not be in vain.

Visit those who are injured, relieve their suffering, and bring them recovery that they may witness thy mercy.

Hear also the prayers of those families who wait.

Aid them in their hour of fear, and safeguard those dear to them.

Hear our prayers and help us to do our duty and thy will, confident in the love and saving grace of Our Lord, Jesus Christ