A Hymn for the Nation
Vision: Walford Davies (1869-1941)

lt is God who holds the na-tions in the

It is God whose light is shi-ning in the dark-ness of

May the liv - ing God __be praised!
‘Optional ending (small notes) for upper voices.
It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand;
It is God whose light is shining in the darkness of the land;
It is God who builds his City on the Rock and not on sand:
May the living God be praised!
It is God whose purpose summons us to use the present hour;
Who recalls us to our senses when a nation's life turns sour;
In the discipline of freedom we shall know his saving power:
May the living God be praised!
When a thankful nation, looking back, unites to celebrate
Those who reign in our affection by their service to the state;
When self-giving is a measure of the greatness of the great:
May the living God be praised!
He reminds us every sunrise that the earth is ours on lease—
For the sake of life tomorrow may our love for it increase;
May all races live together, share its riches, be at peace:
May the living God be praised!
F. Pratt Green, 1976