Tune: Crimond
(\'The Lord\'s my Shepherd\')
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O parchéd land, arid and dry
For rain showers you cry
And how are human hearts today?
[Are] They thirsty for God\'s way?
Send rain and showers to refresh
And grace and mercy mesh
So to our lives refreshment bring
Renewing us, we sing
O barren views and greenness fades
As if in locust raids
Where they did eat all in their sight
Bringing a scorching blight
Though sunny days, sun\'s golden haze
Freedom, where nature plays
God of all seasons, time, and space
Come save us, every race
Your cooling balm to heal and cure
Your presence to assure
Help us to care, [for] your creation
Spread o\'er every nation