John Oxenham

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

   O God, within whose sight
   All men have equal right
   To worship Thee.
   Break every bar that holds
   Thy flock in diverse folds!
   Thy Will from none withholds
   Full liberty.
 
   Lord, set Thy Churches free
   From foolish rivalry!
   Lord, set us free!
   Let all past bitterness
   Now and for ever cease,
   And all our souls possess
   Thy charity!
 
   Lord, set the people free!
   Let all men draw to Thee
   In unity!
   Thy temple courts are wide,
   Therein let all abide
   In peace, and side by side,
   Serve only Thee!
 
   God, grant us now Thy peace!
   Bid all dissensions cease!
   God, send us peace!
   Peace in True Liberty,
   Peace in Equality,
   Peace and Fraternity,
   God, send us peace!
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