Hymns for Youth ‎#160

160. Before the Lord We Bow

1. Before the Lord we bow,
The God who reigns above
And rules the world below,
Boundless in power and love.
Our thanks we bring
In joy and praise,
Our hearts we raise
To heaven's high king.

2. The nation thou hast blest
May well thy love declare,
From foes and fears at rest,
Protected by thy care.
For this fair land,
For this bright day,
Our thanks we pay--
Gifts of thy hand.

3. May every mountain height,
Each vale and forest green,
Shine in thy word's pure light,
And its rich fruits be seen!
May every tongue
Be tuned to praise
And join to raise
A grateful song.

4. Earth, hear thy maker's voice,
Thy great redeemer own;
Believe, obey, rejoice,
And worship Him alone.
Cast down thy pride,
Thy sin deplore,
And bow before
The crucified.

5. And when in power He comes,
O may our native land
From all its rending tombs
Send forth a glorious band--
A countless throng,
Ever to sing
To heaven's high king
Salvation's song.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the Lord we bow
• Title: Before the Lord We Bow
• Author: Francis S. Key, 1779-1843
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: DARWALL'S 148TH
• Composer: John Darwall, 1731-1789
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4
• Incipit: 13153 17654 32231
• Key: C Major