Laudes Domini ‎#576

576. National

1 Lord! while for all mankind we pray,
Of every clime and coast,
Oh, hear us for our native land,
The land we love the most.

2 Oh, 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
• Title: National
• Author: John R. Wreford
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Miscellaneous; National

Tune Information

• Name: GLASGOW
• Composer: G. F. Root
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major