Author: Rolland W. Schloerb Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #414 (1957) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Praise to Thee, O God, for cities;
Praise for sturdy pioneers,
Men whose toil and faith undaunted
Built our cities through the years:
Theirs to wrestle with the forest
For man's future dwelling place:
Theirs to change the lonely prairie
Into homes for every race.
2 Praise to Thee for life together:
Man's desire to share with friends
Daily joys and aspirations
While their common prayer ascends.
Praise to Thee for throb of engine
With its power to banish night,
Taking warmth to countless shelters,
Speeding songs for our delight.
3 Praise to Thee, O God, for cities
Waking in the minds of men.
Cities we have never builded,
Glimpsed afar, beyond our ken.
Praise to Thee for men now striving,
Roused from their complacent rest,
Strong to build these nobler cities
Worthy or the Christian quest.
Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10 Tune Title: ST. ASAPH
Praise to Thee, O God, for Cities
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