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Lord of All Nations

Verse 1

Verse 1

Verse 1

Lord of all nations, grant me grace

To love all people, every race,

And in each person may I see

My kindred loved, redeemed by Thee.

Verse 2

Verse 2

Verse 2

Break down the wall that would divide

Thy children, Lord, on every side.

My neighbor's good let me pursue;

Let Christian love bind warm and true.

Verse 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

Forgive me, Lord, where I have erred

By loveless act and thoughtless word.

Make me to see the wrong I do

Will crucify my Lord anew.

Verse 4

Verse 4

Verse 4

Give me Thy courage, Lord, to speak

Whenever strong oppress the weak.

Should I myself the victim be,

Help me forgive, remembering Thee.

Verse 5

Verse 5

Verse 5

With Thine own love may I be filled

And by Thy Holy Spirit willed,

That all I touch, where'er I be,

May be divinely touched by Thee.