For The Healing Of The Nations Lyrics

For the healing of the nations

Lord, we pray with one accord

For a just and equal sharing

Of the things that earth affords

To a life of love in action

Help us rise and pledge our word

Lead us forward into freedom

From despair your world release

That, redeemed from war and hatred

All may come and go in peace

Show us how, through care and goodness

Fear will die and hope increase

All that kills abundant living

Let it from the earth be banned

Pride of status, race or schooling

Dogmas that obscure your plan

In our common quest for justice

May we hallow life's brief span

You, Creator-God, have written

Your great name on humankind

For our growing in your likeness

Bring the life of Christ to mind

That by our response and service

Earth its destiny may find