Christ, By Heavenly Hosts Adored

Verse 1

Christ, by heavenly hosts adored, Gracious, mighty, sov'reign Lord, God of nations, King of kings, Head of all created things, By the Church with joy confessed, God o'er all forever blest; Pleading at Thy throne we stand, Save Thy people, bless our land.

Verse 2

On our fields of grass and grain Send, O Lord, the kindly rain; O'er our wide and goodly land Crown the labors of each hand. Let Thy kind protection be O'er our commerce on the sea: Open, Lord, Thy bounteous hand, Bless Thy people, bless our land.

Verse 3

Let our rulers ever be Men that love and honor Thee; Let the powers by Thee ordained Be in righteousness maintained; In the people's hearts increase Love of piety and peace; Thus united we shall stand One wide, free, and happy land.

Verse 4

Amen.