O God, Let All the Nations Praise You
Psalm 67 is a call to universal praise of God. As Paul passes through various villages, he reminds the Judeo-Christians how Gentiles are flocking to Christian communities. Psalm 67 is a psalm with world vision. We pray that God’s blessings will become a visible sign of salvation to the entire world. The psalm celebrates God’s justice and asks the world to be open to divine guidance. We pray for increased unity in a world of diversity. May all people experience an awe moment in the grandeur of God and then praise the Most High One.
Favor and bless us, O God. Let your face shine on us,
revealing your ways to all peoples, salvation the world over.
The world will shout for joy, for you rule the planet with justice.
In fairness you govern the nations and guide the peoples of earth.
Let the nations sing your praise, every nation on earth.
O God, continue your blessing, may the whole world worship you.
[verses adapted from The Psalter © 1995, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications.]