199. Lord, while for all mankind we pray

1 Lord, while for all mankind we pray
Of every clime and coast,
O hear us for our native land,
The land we love the most.

2 O guard our shores from every foe;
With peace our borders bless;
With prosperous times our cities crown,
Our fields with plenteousness.

3 Unite us in the sacred love
Of knowledge, truth, and Thee,
And let our hills and valleys shout
The songs of liberty.

4 Here may religion, pure and mild,
Smile on our Sabbath hours,
And piety and virtue bless
The home of us and ours.

5 Lord of the nations, thus to Thee
Our country we commend;
Be Thou her refuge and her trust,
Her everlasting friend.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, while for all mankind we pray
Author: J. R. Wreford
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: Holy Days: National Days
Tune Information
Name: ST. STEPHEN
Composer: W. Jones
Meter: C.M.
Key: G Major or modal



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