As long as rain shall nourish the grass upon the ground God's righteousness shall flourish and peace and joy abound, as every land and city where God is Lord indeed finds justice, help and pity for everyone in need. The poor and weak and needy shall call upon God's name, whose judgment scorns the greedy and puts the proud to shame; so let God reign forever, who does amazing things, and nations praise together the peace God's presence brings. As fruitful as creation while sun and moon endure, through every generation, O Lord, your love is sure; defend, redeem, deliver the people in your care, and like a healing river, let peace flow everywhere.