| Song | Once To Every Man And Nation |
| Content Description | Once To Every Man And Nation is a powerful hymn that emphasizes moral responsibility, truth, and the call to choose righteousness over injustice. Written by James Russell Lowell, the hymn reflects the belief that every person faces moments of divine decision where they must stand for truth and God’s will. It is often used in worship settings that highlight justice, faith, and moral courage. With strong themes of accountability, spiritual conviction, and obedience to God, this hymn continues to inspire believers to choose the path of light and righteousness in every generation. |
| Album | Our Great Redeemer’s Praise |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | Christian hymn, justice hymn, moral decision song, worship hymn, patriotic Christian song, gospel hymn lyrics |
| Theme(s) | Truth, justice, moral choice, righteousness, faith, obedience |
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Once To Every Man And Nation
Comes The Moment To Decide,
In The Strife Of Truth With Falsehood,
For The Good Or Evil Side;
Some Great Cause, God’s New Messiah,
Offering Each The Bloom Or Blight,
And The Choice Goes By Forever
Twixt That Darkness And That Light.
Then To Side With Truth Is Noble,
When We Share Her Wretched Crust,
Ere Her Cause Bring Fame And Profit,
And ‘Tis Prosperous To Be Just;
Then It Is The Brave Man Chooses
While The Coward Stands Aside,
Till The Multitude Make Virtue
Of The Faith They Had Denied.
By The Light Of Burning Martyrs,
Christ, Thy Bleeding Feet We Track,
Toiling Up New Calvaries Ever
With The Cross That Turns Not Back;
New Occasions Teach New Duties,
Time Makes Ancient Good Uncouth;
They Must Upward Still And Onward,
Who Would Keep Abreast Of Truth.
Though The Cause Of Evil Prosper,
Yet ‘Tis Truth Alone Is Strong;
Though Her Portion Be The Scaffold,
And Upon The Throne Be Wrong:
Yet That Scaffold Sways The Future,
And, Behind The Dim Unknown,
Standeth God Within The Shadow
Keeping Watch Above His Own.
