A Prayer for Kenya

LORD, give your servant a discerning heart

A heart to govern your people and this great nation, Kenya

Wisdom to distinguish between right and wrong

Wisdom to rule justly

Like Solomon, our ruler is young

And our nation great and adorned

Let nations hold him in awe

For greatness and glory are yours

Give him the courage of David

And anoint him thus

Cause him to walk in righteousness

And may your glory back him up thus

Like with Moses, you have heard our cry

Strengthen his resolve oh LORD

To lead your people yonder

LORD be with him

Lose your sight not on us LORD we pray

Let not your people falter and fall

Walk us in your path

For greatness and glory are yours

Loosen the chains of injustice

And set the captives, oppressed free

Let barren lands, seas and men bear fruit

And your glory radiate throughout Kenya

All nations will hold her in awe

Marvelling at her prosperity and beauty

And all peoples shall bow before you oh LORD

For it will be your making – world without end

M Mwaila