The time of Advent is not entirely pretty at this time of human history. In fact, it is downright ugly and depraved. In the light of recent events in Pakistan, Australia, and elsewhere, we join our hearts in singing this hymn, yearning for the return of the King. O God of every nation, of every race and land, redeem the whole creation with your almighty hand; where hate and fear divide us and bitter threats are hurled, in love and mercy guide us and heal our strife-torn world. From search for wealth and power and scorn of truth and right, from trust in bombs that shower destruction through the night, from pride of race and nation and blindness to your way, deliver every nation, eternal God, we pray! Lord, strengthen all who labor that we may find release from fear of rattling saber, from dread of wars increase; when hope and courage falter, your still small voice be heard; with faith that none can alter, your servants undergird. Keep bright in us the vision of days when war shall cease, when hatred and division give way to love and peace, till dawns the morning glorious when truth and justice reign and Christ shall rule victorious oer all the worlds domain. Words: William Watkins Reid, Jr. Words © 1958, Renewed 1986 by The Hymn Society (admin. by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188). All rights reserved. Used by permission. Music: Llangloffan, Craigmillar Meter: 76 76 D https://youtube/watch?v=chmlCzmk7Yg
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 04:47:00 +0000
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