Once to Every Man and Nation

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"Once to Every Man and Nation" is a hymn based upon the poem "The Present Crisis" by James Russell Lowell.[1][2][3]

The original poem was written as a protest against the Mexican–American War.[4]

The hymn was written to the tune of Ebenezer (hymn) by Thomas J. Williams in 1890.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Once to Every Man and Nation". Hymnary.org.
  2. ^ "Asking the Clergy: Spiritual leaders' political leanings". Newsday. 24 January 2020.
  3. ^ Mason, David V. (May 8, 2018). "Changing with the times - faith requires some flexibility". Houston Chronicle.
  4. ^ a b "Once To Every Soul And Nation". Discipleship Ministries.