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A Prayer for our Nation
Staff Notation • Sacred
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A Prayer for our Nation by William Stillman Martin — Lyrics
1. Our Fathers' God, to Thee we lift our cry;
In penitence we come to Thee:
O save us from the fearful blight of war;
Upon Thy strength we cast our ev'ry care.
O teach us how to do Thy will,
To live in peace and purity.
Refrain
O turn us, Lord, from arm of flesh
To Thine almighty pow'r; Work out Thy purpose here,
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About A Prayer for our Nation
A Prayer for our Nation is a setting of a deeply felt English text, suitable for services of national observance or times of national crisis. The SATB choir is called upon to convey a plea for divine intervention and guidance. The lyrics express a penitent desire for peace, a reliance on God's strength rather than human might, and a prayer for the eradication of sin and the pursuit of righteousness. The music, through its sacred genre, aims to evoke solemnity and earnest supplication, urging the congregation to place their trust in a higher power during difficult times.
