William Whiting (poet)

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William Whiting (* 1. November 1825 in Kensington in London, † 3. May 1878 in Winchester in the county of Hampshire ) was an English poet whose reputation today at the hymn Eternal Father is based from 1860, later known as The Navy hymn used by the Royal Navy for church services and then adopted by the US Navy .

Whiting received his education at Chapham and Winchester College . Because of his musical skills, he was the director of Winchester College Choristers' School for 36 years . Although best known today for the hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save , he also published two collections of poetry: Rural Thoughts (1851) and Edgar Thorpe, or the Warfare of Life (1867).

The hymen are part of his work

  • Amen, the Deed in Faith Is Done
  • Eternal Father, Strong to Save
  • Jesus Christ Our Savior
  • Jesus, Our Lord, Our Childhood's Pattern
  • Lord God Almighty, Everlasting Father
  • Now the Billows, Strong and Dark
  • Now the Harvest Toil Is Over
  • O Father of Abounding Grace
  • O Father, Who the Traveler's Way
  • O Lord the Heaven Thy Power Displays
  • Onward Through Life Thy Children Stray
  • We Thank Thee Lord, for All
  • When Jesus Christ Was Crucified

Whiting died on May 3, 1878 in Hampshire and is buried there in West Hill Cemetery.

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personal data
SURNAME Whiting, William
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English poet
DATE OF BIRTH November 1, 1825
PLACE OF BIRTH Kensington , London
DATE OF DEATH May 3, 1878
Place of death Winchester , Hampshire