vi PREFACE 



A PRAYER FOR PEACE 



Heavenly Father, God of Nations, 



Thou hast blessed our native land, 

 Showering favours without measure 



From Thy ever gracious hand. 

 Oft beside the quiet waters 



Thou hast led us ; still lead on ; 

 Shield when darkening tempests threaten, 



Guard us 'til the storm has gone. 



Father, haste the day of promise, 



When, in all the world around, 

 Wars shall cease : ye angels harken ! 



Hear the gospel trumpet sound ! 

 Wake the echo, Christian Nations! 



:| Peace on earth" your watchword be, 

 'Til Love's banner, all victorious, 



Floats o'er every land and sea. 



Light the torch of truth and freedom 



O'er the Nations near and far; 

 Bid the world's belated rulers 



Now prepare for Zion's war. 

 Glory be to God the Father, 



With the Spirit and the Son ; 

 Blessing, honour, glory, power, 



To our God, great Three in One. Amen. 



The author extends thanks to John Lane Com- 

 pany, publishers, for the privilege of copying 



