The New English Hymnal ‎#491

491. 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 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: John Wreford, 1800-81
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Church and People: National; St. George, Patron of England: April 23rd
• Notes: Alternative tune METZLER'S REDHEAD 129

Tune Information

• Name: ABERDEEN (ST PAUL)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Collection of 1749 made by J. Chalmers for St. Paul's Aberdeen