Whom oceans part, O Lord, unite To love Thy name and seek Thy light; Though from each other far we be, Let none, O Christ, be far from Thee. On many a distant island shore Still let men see Heav’n’s opened door; ’Mid silent hills, beneath fresh skies, Let Bethel’s shining ladder rise. Our sons and daughters guide in truth; Take for Thyself the flower of youth; Afar from home, through gain or loss, Keep them true hearted to Thy cross. Whom oceans part, O Lord, unite— One commonwealth for God and right; A ransomed people, strong and free, To bring the whole wide world to Thee!