The Church Hymnal ‎#199

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
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. STEPHEN
• Composer: W. Jones
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.