Blessing

di 12 mei, 10:45

for a 

Fishing 

vessel

(in de stijl van

'Eternal Father, 

Strong to Save')

Eternal Father, 

guard this ship,

Through rolling wave

and ocean’s grip.

Bless every hand 

that sails the sea,

With strength, 

with hope, with unity.

Oh hear us as 

we stand today,

And guide this vessel 

on her way.

Lord of the wind 

and changing tide,

Be ever near and at her side.

Through storm and fog, 

through night and rain,

Bring crew and catch 

safe home again.

Let courage shine 

when seas are wild,

And keep each sailor 

as Your child.

Bless now this vessel, 

proud and strong,

To faithful waters 

she belongs.

May honest labour 

fill her days,

And homebound lights 

her course always.

With grateful hearts 

we name her now,

And trust the sea 

beneath her bow.

Fair winds to guide, 

calm seas to roam,

And safely always 

bring her home.

May those who sail her, 

far and free,

Find grace and peace 

upon the sea.

And when her journey’s 

work is done,

Return her safely 

with the sun.

Nathanaël Middelkoop,

burgemeester Katwijk

(voormalig 

beleidsmedewerker 

kotterorganisatie VisNed)