O Lord, the clouds are gathering

O Lord, the clouds are gathering,
the fire of judgement burns.
How we have fallen!
O Lord, You stand appalled to see

Your laws of love so scorned
and lives so broken.
            Have mercy, Lord,
            (Have mercy, Lord)
            Forgive us, Lord,
            (forgive us, Lord)
            Restore us, Lord;
            revive Your church again.
            Let justice flow,
            (let justice flow)
            like rivers,
            (like rivers)
            and righteousness like a never-failing stream.

O Lord, over the nations now,
where is the dove of peace?
Her wings are broken,
O Lord, while precious children starve,
the tools of war increase,
their bread is stolen.
            Have mercy, Lord....

O Lord, dark powers are poised
to flood our streets with hate and fear.
We must awaken!
O Lord, let love reclaim the lives
that sin would sweep away,
and let Your kingdom come!
            Have mercy, Lord....

Yet, O Lord, Your glorious cross

shall tower triumphant in this land,

evil confounding;

through the fire, Your suffering church display

the glories of her Christ,

praises resounding!
      Have mercy, Lord....

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