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 No. 6. From Cotterill's Collection.

of kings: Thy blessing shed On our anointed Sovereign's head: And, looking from Thy holy Heaven, Protect the crown Thyself hast given.

Him may we honour and obey, Uphold his right and lawful sway; Rememb'ring that the powers that be Are ministers ordained of Thee.

Him with Thy choicest mercies bless, To all his counsels give success; Alike in joy and sorrow bring Thy mighty aid, God save the King!

And oh! when earthly thrones decay, And earthly kingdoms fade away, Grant him a throne in worlds on high, A Crown of immortality. Amen.