
FOR NIGERIA, I PRAY (POEM)
- Posted by Edith Ohaja
- On October 1, 2017
- 76 Comments
Intro:
I first posted this poem on Facebook in February 2015 amidst the fears surrounding the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. And today, as our country turns 57, I want to use this enlarged version to wish my compatriots a happy but thoughtful independence celebration. I also implore our friends around the world to join me to pray for Nigeria. Glory to God!
For Nigeria, I pray
For Nigeria, I pray for peace
I pray that hate and strife be quelled
I pray that threats of war be stilled
For Nigeria, I pray for peace
For Nigeria, I pray for truth
I pray that our leaders will do their work
I pray that the followers will cease to mock
For Nigeria, I pray for truth
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(Related: Revive Nigeria, Lord!)
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For Nigeria, I pray for justice
I pray that evildoers be punished
I pray that oppression be vanquished
For Nigeria, I pray for justice
For Nigeria, I pray for hope
I pray that a better tomorrow will come
I pray that we see our economy blossom
For Nigeria, I pray for hope
For Nigeria, I pray and pray
We stay united, proud and strong
We prove the doomsday prophets wrong
For Nigeria, I pray and pray
Amen!!! In Jesus’ name.
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(Related: Let’s Stand For Peace)
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Ⓒ Edith Ugochi Ohaja 2017
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