Author: John Reynell Wreford, 1800-1881 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #609 (2004) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Lord, while for humankind we pray
of every clime and coast,
O hear us for our native land,
the land we love the most.
2 Our fathers' resting places here,
and here our kindred dwell,
our children too: how should we love
another land so well?
3 O guard our shores from every foe,
with peace our borders bless;
with prosperous times our cities crown,
our fields with plenteousness.
4 O may we, Lord, be one in You
in knowledge, truth and love;
and let our songs of freedom rise
from earth to heaven above.
5 Lord of the nations, thus to You
our country we commend;
be now her refuge and her trust,
her everlasting friend. Languages: English Tune Title: ST PAUL (ABERDEEN)
Lord, while for humankind we pray