756. O God of Every Nation
Text Information |
First Line: |
O God of every nation |
Title: |
O God of Every Nation |
Author: |
William W. Reid Jr. (1958, alt.) |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.D |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: |
Christian Year: Reign of Christ; Faith; Justice and Reconciliation; The Life of the Nations; Redemption (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1958, ren. 1986 The Hymn Society (admin. Hope Publishing Company) |
ONE LICENSE: |
09615 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
LLANGLOFFAN |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.D |
Key: |
g minor |
Source: |
Llwybrau Moliant, 1872; Harm. The English Hymnal, 1906; Welsh folk melody |
Text Information:If we truly believe that God cares for all people, we cannot limit our prayers and songs for peace to the welfare of our own nation, no matter how much we may love it. This challenging text is set to a stirring Welsh tune, named for a hamlet with a prominent Baptist chapel.