HYMN FOR TODAY

Waikato Independent, Volume XLI, Issue 3892, 15 August 1941, Page 3

HYMN FOR TODAY

WRITTEN DURING AIR RAIDS ’ LONDON CLERGYMAN’S FINE CONTRIBUTION This is an overseas version of a hymn, written during the air raids on London, by Rev. Thomas Tiplady, Hon. C.F, Supt of the Lambetli Mission, London, S.E. 1, whose Church—“ The Ideal”—has been wrecked by bombs. The hymn has met a need, and over 130,000 copies have been sold within a few months to Churches of all denominations.. This version has been written in appreciation of the warm sympathy and gallant help, which, in everincreasing measure, the overseas members of the British Commonwealth of Nations are bringing to the Mother Country in her grim and undaunted struggle to preserve for mankind the democratic way of life. The author has given consent for it to be freely used—except in Great Britain—by all ydio feel that it can be of service to them.

Ere we take our homeward way, For our Commonwealth we pray; Guard and guide our King and Queen Down the days that lie unseen.'

To our Statesmen wisdom lend; On Thy strength may they depend; Guard our sailors out at sea, From all dangers keep them free.

Shield our soldiers wherje then stand Guarding Freedom for pur land; Bless our airmen in the sky, Safe as angels may they fly.

On the railroad be as light To the engine driver’s sight; May each motor driver feel Thine own hand upon the wheel.

Every nurse and doctor bless In the hour of toil and stress; To our wounded, o’er the foam, Come as dawn comes here at home.

Lord, Whom stars and tides obey, Bring eur nation ’neath Thy sway; May it seek the light divine, And obey no will but Thine.