Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#414

414. 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,
Our cities with prosperity,
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: Dr. J. R. Wreford, 1800-1881
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Country, our; The Church and the Kingdom of God: National Life; Native Land: Prayer for; National: Peace; National: Prosperity; Prayer: For Native Land; Patriotism; Peace: National; Land, our native; National

Tune Information

• Name: ABRIDGE
• Composer: Isaac Smith, 1735 (?)-1800
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major