SOWER • Hymns & Music

1. In peace, together, let us pray unto the Lord most high,
That he might give us heav'nly peace, and save us ere we die.
For peace througout the world; the Church's health; and unity:
O Lord, have mercy; Christ our God, have mercy upon us.

2. For this the holy house of God, we offer up our prayer,
For all who praise and worship him, both her and ev'rywhere,
That through is Word and sacraments, his presence we might share:
O Lord, have mercy; Christ our God, have mercy upon us.

3. For bishops, pastors, people: all the servants of God's Word;
For those who toil and those who sing, their hearts of one accord;
For those who offer gifts and praise, we pray unto the Lord:
O Lord, have mercy; Christ our God, have mercy upon us.

4. For public servants, government, that they be just and wise;
For all protectors of our nation and communities:
For peace and justice, health and safety, Father hear our pleas:
O Lord, have mercy; Christ our God, have mercy upon us.

5. For kindly weather, fruitful harvest, peaceful times, we pray;
Deliverance from evil, wrath, and danger ev'ry day:
For this, and for your sure defense and comfort, Lord we pray:
O Lord, have mercy; Christ our God, have mercy upon us.

6. In gratitude for saints of God who from their labors rest;
In fellowship with them, let us commend our lives to Christ,
Forever worship him, his Father, and the Spirit blest:
O Lord, have mercy; Christ our God, have mercy upon us.