1 When this land knew God's gracious love outpoured guilt was removed and captive lives restored; then was turned back the anger of the Lord, his people pardoned, their sins forgiven. 2 But now where wrong so flagrantly has trod will you forever punish with your rod? Once more revive us! Give us life, O God! give joy for anguish; for wrath, salvation. 3 O let me hear God's word of sweet command: peace to his saints, salvation is at hand; peace to his people, glory in our land for those who fear him, who turn and worship. 4 That day draws near when truth will join with grace, justice and peace will meet in love's embrace; faith on the earth, and from his holy place he comes in glory, the righteous Saviour.