Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #DXXX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: On Britain, long a favor'd Isle Lyrics: 1 On Britain, long a favor'd Isle,
Now o'erwhelmed with sin and shame,
Deign, mighty God, once more to smile;
The same thy power, thy grace the same.
2 Let peace descend with balmy wing,
And all its blessings round her shed;
Her liberties be well secur'd,
And commerce raise its fainting head:
3 Let the loud cannon cease to roar,
The warlike trump no longer sound;
The din of arms be heard no more,
Nor human blood pollute the ground.
4 Let hostile troops from their hands,
The useless sword, the glittering spear;
And join in friendship's sacred bands,
Nor one dissentient voice be there.
5 Thus save, O Lord, a sinking land,
Millions of tongues shall then adore,
Resound the honors of thy name,
From spread thy praise from shore to shore. Topics: Times and Seasons Days of Thanksgiving; Fast day hymns; National prayer and praise; Peace of the nation prayed for; Thanksgiving days Languages: English
Peace prayed for