The Church Hymnal ‎#204

204. O Lord of hosts, Almighty King

1 O Lord of hosts, Almighty King,
Behold the sacrifice we bring:
To every arm Thy strength impart,
Thy Spirit shed through every heart.

2 Wake in our breasts the living fires,
The holy faith that warmed our sires:
Thy hand hath made our nation free;
To die for her is serving Thee.

3 Be Thou a pillared flame to show
The midnight snare, the silent foe;
And when the battle thunders loud,
Still guide us in its moving cloud.

4 God of all nations, Sovereign Lord,
In Thy dread Name we draw the sword,
We lift the starry flag on high
That fills with light our storm sky.

5 From treason's rent, from murder's stain,
Guard Thou its folds till peace shall reign,
Till fort and field, till shore and sea,
Join our loud anthem,--Praise to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord of hosts, Almighty King
• Author: O. W. Holmes
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Holy Days: National Days

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Composer: S. Dyer
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major