7 So the sunshine of Thy bounty Once again shall dry our tears, And Thy gracious Hand restore us All our canker- eaten years!
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PRAYER AND HUMILIATION.
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J. Ellerton.
11.10.11.9.( 631.)
IN TIME OF WAR.
GOD
OD the Almighty, in wisdom ordaining Judgments unsearchable- famine or sword; Over the tumult of war Thou art reigning; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the All- righteous! though man hath defied Thee,
Sure to eternity standeth Thy word; Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee;
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord!
3 God the All- pitiful! is it not crying
Blood of the guiltless like water outpoured? Look on the anguish, the sorrow, the sighing; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord!
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4 God the All- wise! by the fire of Thy chastening,
Earth shall be Freedom and Truth be restored;
Through the thick darkness Thy kingdom is hastening;
Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, O Lord! J. Ellerton.
D. C. M.( 533.)
GREAT King of nations, hear our prayer,
While at Thy feet we fall, And humbly, with united cry, To Thee for mercy call.