This Prayer for Ukraine was composed by Mykola Lysenko
in 1885. It is a patriotic hymn often sung in all churches in
Ukraine (both Orthodox and Catholic). The images in the
video are beautiful: let's pray for the day when that beauty
will be restored to Ukraine's people and their cities and
their countryside...
Prayer for Ukraine by Mykola Lysenko
performed by USAF Band and Singing Sergeants
(There's something especially moving in this piece being
performed by American military officers...)
If a video doesn't appear below, click here!
O great and almighty Lord,
Protect our beloved Ukraine,
Bless her with the freedom and light
Of your holy rays.
With learning and knowledge
enlighten us, your children small,
in love pure and everlasting
O Lord, let us grow.
in love pure and everlasting
O Lord, let us grow.
We pray, O Lord Almighty,
Protect our beloved Ukraine,
Grant our people and our country
All your kindness and grace.
Bless us with freedom, bless us with wisdom,
Guide into a kind world,
Bless us, oh Lord, with good fortune
For ever and evermore.
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