Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#422

422. Lord of the lands, beneath Thy bending skies

1 Lord of the lands, beneath Thy bending skies,
On field and flood, where'er our banner flies,
Thy people lift their hearts to Thee,
Their grateful voices raise:
May our Dominion ever be
A temple to Thy praise.
Thy will alone let all enthrone;
Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own!

2 Almighty Love, by Thy mysterious power,
In wisdom guide, with guide and freedom dower;
Be ours a nation evermore
That no oppression blights,
Where justice rules from shore to shore,
From Lakes to Northern Lights.
May Love alone for wrong atone;
Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own!

3 Lord of the worlds, with strong eternal hand,
Hold us in honour, truth, and self-command;
The loyal heart, the constant mind,
The courage to be true,
Our wide-extending Empire bind,
And all the earth renew.
Thy name be known through every zone;
Lord of the worlds, make all the lands Thine own!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of the lands, beneath Thy bending skies
• Author: Dr. A. D. Watson, 1859-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Canada; The Church and the Kingdom of God: National Life; Native Land: Prayer for; Native Land: Love for; National: Prayer; Prayer: For Our Country; Loyalty: To Christ

Tune Information

• Name: O CANADA
• Composer: Calixa Lavallee, 1842-1891
• Harmony edited: W. S. Dingman, 1858-
• Meter: 10.10.8.6.8.6.8.10
• Key: E♭ Major