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                         O God of Every Nation


1.   O God of ev'ry nation, of ev'ry 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 strifetorn world.

2.   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
     station and blindness to Your way, Deliver ev'ry nation, Eternal God, we
     pray.

3.   Lord, strengthen those who labor that all may find release From fear of
     rattling saber, from dread of war's increase; When hope and courage falter,
     Lord let Your voice be heard; With faith that none can alter, Your servants
     undergird.

4.   Keep bright in us the vision of days when war shall cease, When hatred and
     division give way to love and peace, 'Til dawns the morning glorious when
     peace on earth shall reign, And Christ shall rule victorious o'er all the
     world's domain.