Christ By Heavenly Hosts Adored
Christ, by heav’nly hosts adored,
Gracious, mighty, sovereign Lord,
God of nations, King of kings,
Head of all created things,
By the Church with joy confessed,
God o’er all, forever blessed.
Pleading at Thy throne we stand,
Save Thy people, bless our land.
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.
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, may we stand
One wide, free, and happy land.
Words by Henry Harbaugh, 1860
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
I especially like the words in the last verse. Oh Lord guide our leaders and turn their hearts to you.
Perfectly fitting for the Independence Day Sunday!!
Good morning Ellen B.,
How was your fourth? Did you save a cookie for me? I need to go get the recipe for myself off the Mennonite Girl Blog.
I hope you have a blessed Sunday!!!
xoxo Cori G.
Excelelnt photo. I love it 🙂
A perfect hymn to celebrate the birthday of our country! I love it, Ellen!
Great hymn – the photo is simply phenomenal!
great shot!!
Beautiful photo and wonderful hymn. May it be so. Thank you for posting hymns!
Is there a way to hear the music ?
There was this rendition on Youtube