User:ShakespeareFan00/Lord Creator From this day

NB The following is considered dual licensed as GFDL and CC-By-SA, I've no objections to it being used and adapted, Some of the verses are from the original Eternal_Father,_Strong_to_Save (a work now in the public domain)

The contributions of User:AdamCuerden in the creation of both lyrical arrangments below is greatly appreciated.

The 2008 Wiki arrangment
Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea!

O Christ who on the earth did live And saw the evils men did give, Taught wisdom which men's pride denied And liveth on though He had died, Please heed this call, protection deign To all those that shall cross the plain O spirit who in heaven dwells, And swarming darkness ever quells, From vengeful judgement us protect, And to mercies compassion us direct. We ask thy blessings Thou disperse On those whom the blue skies traverse

Lord God creator, from this day The sin of wrath in all us stay And tie us not to cause of birth, May ev'ry man get judged at worth! Thy guided wisdom, offer thee, For all those who shall now be free

Inaugural arrangment (lyrics)
Verses Arrangement Written from (Nov 5th 2008.) The intent was to create a nominally 'Presidential' version here. (Teachers/Educators) O Father, whom to mankind gave Respected elders, prophets brave. Through word divine, deed set apart That we should learn inside our heart And Wisdom may Thou always grant To those in whom a seed we plant.

(Lawyers/men of Justice) Christ, Son redeemer, worthy judge Let not the tempter morals budge False witness none of us let bear When charge be brought, make judgement fair Let innocent ne'er trials fear When we are called to judgement here.

(Political leaders) O Spirit, beacon at our side Appointed leaders always guide And lead them with Thy unseen hand, To act in wisdom towards their land; And, in Thy mercy, guide each deed For those who our nation would lead

Lord God creator, from this day The sin of wrath in all us stay And tie us not to cause of birth: Let ev'ry man get judged at worth! Thy guidance ever offer Thee, For all those who shall now be free