The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #47935   Message #1980152
Posted By: Marion
26-Feb-07 - 04:13 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Navy Hymn / Eternal Father Strong to Save
Subject: RE: Navy Hymn Eternal Father Strong to Save
What exactly does it mean to call this the "Navy Hymn"? Has it been adopted as a sort of "official hymn" by a particular navy, or is it more of an unofficial traditional association? Is the song also traditionally linked to prayers for fishing, sealing, or other commercial ships?

Thanks, Marion