Tom Lough ’64 “Ever Faithful to the Call” Army Hymn

For more than a century, the Navy Hymn, “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” has had no Army counterpart. Tom Lough ’64, decided to do something about that. As a ten-year Army veteran and a published church music composer, he has developed a hymn for the Army that is available in time for use in Veterans Day services, ceremonies, and observances. “Ever Faithful to the Call” honors the service of our soldiers as they keep us free. The hymn has acquired an informal nickname, “The Soldiers’ Hymn,” and can be downloaded at no cost for nonprofit use at www.everfaithfultothecall.com. The Soldiers’ Hymn was sung recently at the West Point Cadet Chapel as part of a public organ recital. Craig Williams, chapel organist, said, “I feel this hymn has the potential for widespread use in military and civilian settings for Veterans Day and other occasions as well.”