Though ancient walls may still stand proud

Though ancient walls may still stand proud. Walter Farquharson* (1936- ). First published in Praise to the Lord: 12 Modern Hymns with Contemporary Music (Oakville, Ontario, 1974), in which Farquharson’s texts were set to music by Ron Klusmeier* (who later arranged the tune, named KARR). It is sometimes known by its title, ‘Walls That Divide’, taken from the refrain: Walls that divide are broken down, Christ is our unity! Chains that enslave are thrown aside, Christ is our liberty! It was chosen as the ‘theme hymn’ for the fifth World Council of Churches assembly held at Nairobi in...