The Airmen's Hymn - Westminster Abbey RAF Centenary Service

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This hymn, sung to the tune of Melita (Dykes) used in Eternal Father Strong to Save, was sung at Westminster Abbey at a service to celebrate 100 years of the Royal Air Force.
It was arranged by James O'Donnell, with an amazing descant.
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1. O Ruler of the earth and sky
be with our airmen when they fly;
and keep them in thy loving care
amid the perils of the air.
O let our cry come unto thee
for those who fly o'er land and sea.

2. Strong Son of Man, save those who fly
swift-winged across th'uncharted sky;
each anxious hour and lonely flight,
serene, unchallenged, day and night.
O'er land and ocean safely bear
all those in peril in the air.

3. O Holy Spirit, God's own power
give peace in sudden danger's hour:
bring calm of heart, and be thou near
to those who watch and those who fear.
To thee will rise the grateful prayer
of those who serve thee in the air.

4. O Trinity of love and grace,
true guide of all who fly through space,
in peace or war, mid friend or foe,
be with them whereso'er they go.
So shall our praise with heaven's blend
and joyful hearts to thee ascend.

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