Before the Lord we bow, the God Who reigns above, <br />And rules the world below, boundless in power and love. <br />Our thanks we bring in joy and praise, our hearts we raise <br />To Heaven's high King. <br /> <br />The nation Thou hast blest may well Thy love declare, <br />From foes and fears at rest, protected by Thy care. <br />For this fair land, for this bright day, our thanks we pay, <br />Gifts of Thy hand. <br /> <br />May every mountain height, each vale and forest green, <br />Shine in Thy Word's pure light, and its rich fruits be seen! <br />May every tongue be tuned to praise, and join to raise <br />A grateful song. <br /> <br />Earth, hear thy Maker's voice, thy great Redeemer own; <br />Believe, obey, rejoice, and worship Him alone. <br />Cast down thy pride, thy sin deplore and bow before <br />The Crucified. <br /> <br />And when in power He comes, O may our native land, <br />From all its rending tombs, send forth a glorious band. <br />A countless throng, ever to sing to Heaven's high King <br />Salvation's song.<br /><br />Francis Scott Key<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/before-the-lord-we-bow/
