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HOU God who guardeth o'er the earth

And ruleth o'er the sea,

We freemen of a fearless land

Bend down our knee to Thee.

Grant us the might to face the foe

With valiant heart and then—

Give us the power to smite the blow

And fight the fight like men.

Let not the shriek of bursting shell,

The maddened cry of pain,

Distract our minds, appal our hearts,

Nor let us fight in vain.

Unconquered let our flag be borne

Against the foe and then—

Give us the power to smite the blow

And fight the fight like men.