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| Text: | God of the Nations, Near and Far |
| Author: | John Haynes Holmes |
| Tune: | SAWLEY |
| Composer: | James Walch |
1 God of the nations, near and far,
Ruler of all mankind,
Bless thou thy people as they strive
The paths of peace to find.
2 O Father, from the curse of war
We pray thee give release,
And speed, O speed the blessed day
Of justice, love and peace.
Amen.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | God of the nations, near and far |
| Title: | God of the Nations, Near and Far |
| Author: | John Haynes Holmes |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Publication Date: | 1935 |
| Topic: | World Friendship |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | SAWLEY |
| Composer: | James Walch |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Key: | B♭ Major |
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