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in glory, robed in light, Sceptred in the starry height, Throned upon Thy emerald seat With a rainbow at Thy feet, Circled with a harping choir, Burn before Thee lamps of fire.

Kingdoms twain on earth are Thine Lo! the Apostolic line Draws from Thee, and Thee alone, Ministry till time be done. Kings by Thee have rule, and reign, Bear the sword, and not in vain.

Mission and Authority; Sov'reign power devolve from Thee, Thou of Kings, the King supreme, Thee the Church's Head we deem; Hear Thy people as they pray On this Coronation day.

Send Thy Spirit, unction shed, On the consecrated head; Wisdom and discretion grant To Thy royal suppliant, That by righteousness and right He may govern, girt with might.

When Thy servant's race is run, Sets upon his task the sun, May he hear the approving word Spoken by his Sovereign Lord, Steward, for thy service true, Take the recompence, thy due. Amen.