EN 5335 God of the Nations, Near and Far
2Thess.3.16
Versi Version 1
1
God of the nations, near and far,
Ruler of all mankind,
Bless Thou Thy people as they strive
The paths of peace to find.
2
The clash of arms still shakes the sky,
King battles still with king—
Wild through the frighted air of night
The bloody tocsins ring.
3
But clearer far the friendly speech
Of scientists and seers,
The wise debate of statesmen and
The shouts of pioneers.
4
And stronger far the clasped hands
Of labor’s teeming throngs,
Who in a hundred tongues repeat
Their common creeds and songs.
5
From shore to shore the peoples call
In loud and sweet acclaim,
The gloom of land and sea is lit
With Pentecostal flame.
6
O Father! from the curse of war
We pray Thee give release,
And speed, O speed the blessed day
Of justice, love and peace!

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