The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1766

1766. God, the Hope of Those Who Pray

1. God, the Hope of those who pray,
God, our Help where here we stay,
Life of those who pass away:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

2. Hear us for the men who fight
For our honor and the right,
Shield them with Thy glorious might:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

3. Father, Thou who lovest all,
Help them when on Thee they call,
Ever keep them lest they fall:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

4. Christ, who died to right the wrong,
Make our brothers brave and strong,
Though the war be fierce and long:
Hear us, holy Jesus.

5. By Thy cross, O Christ, draw near
Those who die, that they may hear
Thine own voice, and have no fear:
Hear us, holy Jesus.

6. Holy Spirit, come, we pray,
Guide our country day by day
In the high and holy way:
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

7. Make us all a worthier race,
Formed and strengthened by Thy grace,
Make this world a holier place:
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Text Information

• First Line: God, the Hope of those who pray
• Title: God, the Hope of Those Who Pray
• Author: Harold Trask (1915, arr.)
• Meter: 77.76
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LITANY (Hervey)
• Composer: Frederick A. J. Hervey (1875)
• Meter: 77.76
• Incipit: 56711 67243 21653
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Public Domain