Laud the grace of God victorious


 * Laud the grace of God victorious
 * Sing triumphant o'er the foe,
 * Tell of him a martyr glorious
 * For the changeless truth laid low,
 * Faithful servant, valiant soldier,
 * Whom all lands and ages know.


 * Valiant soldier, proto-matyr,
 * First of Britain's sons to die,
 * Pagan ire and cries withstanding
 * By the grace of God most high.
 * By the strength of Him, Protector,
 * Who in strength and pow'r was nigh.


 * Craggy way and steep and narrow
 * Dark and drear the path of blood
 * Cruel foes were pressing round him
 * As he touched the Jordan's flood
 * Yet he stood, a soldier valiant
 * And the enemy withstood.


 * Patient, humble, like his Master,
 * He resigned a spirit calm;
 * Crowned with coronal unfading
 * Now he bears a martyr's palm;
 * Sheathing sword no longer needed,
 * He took up the endless psalm:


 * Laud and honour to the Father,
 * Equal honour to the Son,
 * Adoration to the Spirit,
 * Ever three and ever one;
 * Co-substantial, co-eternal,
 * While unending ages run.