The Hymnal for Boys and Girls ‎#62

62. God Send Us Men Whose Aim 'Twill Be

1 God send us men whose aim ’twill be,
Not to defend some ancient creed,
But to live out the laws of Christ
In every tho't and word and deed.

2 God send us men alert and quick
His lofty precepts to translate,
Until the laws of Christ become
The laws and habits of the state.

3 God send us men of steadfast will,
Patient, courageous, strong and true,
With vision clear and mind equipped,
His will to learn, his work to do.

4 God send us men with hearts ablaze,
All truth to love, all wrong to hate;
These are the patriots nations need,
These are the bulwarks of the state.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God send us men whose aim will 'twill be
• Title: God Send Us Men Whose Aim 'Twill Be
• Author: Frederick J. Gillman (altered)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Courage

Tune Information

• Name: MELROSE
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: C Major