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O Lord our God arise,

Scatter his enemies,

And make them fall.

Confound their politics,

Frustrate their knavish tricks !

On him our hearts are fix’d,

O save us all.

Thy choicest gifts in store,

On him be pleas’d to pour.

Long may he reign !

May he defend our laws,

And ever give us cause,

To sing with heart and voice,

God save the King.

O! grant him long to see

Friendship and Unity,

Always increase.

May he his sceptre sway,

All loyal souls obey,

Join heart and voice, huzza !

God save the King !

“ From ev’ry latent foe,

“ From the assassin's blow,

“ God save the King !

“ O’er him thine arm extend,

“ For Britain’s sake defend

“ Our Father, Prince, and Friend,

“ God save the King !”

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