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In Memory of Radarman Third Class Ron Silva who passed
away September 21, 2005
O eternal Lord, God, you alone spread
out the heavens and rule the raging sea.
Take into your most gracious protection
our country's Navy and all who serve
therein. Preserve them from the dangers
of the sea and from the violence of the
enemy, that they may be a safeguard unto
the United States of America, and a security
for such as sail upon the seas in peaceful
and lawful missions. In serving you, O Lord,
may our Sailors serve their country; through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st 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'st 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 brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Amen.