[From Manx National Songs, W.H.Gill, 1896]
Manx Fishermen's Evening Hymn.
"That it may please Thee to give and preserve to our use the kindly fruits of the earth to restore and continue to us the blessings of the sea, so as in due time we may enjoy them:" (Manx Book of Common Prayer.)
Before shooting the nets, at a sign from the master of the boat every man, upon his knees with uncovered head, implores for a minute the blessing and protection of the Almighty. God" (Manx Society Publications, Vol. XVI)..
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Words by W. H. GILL |
Air, " Eaisht oo as Clashtyn" |
Additional verses were composed when Gill was asked to include the hymn in the Methodist Hymn Book of 1904.
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