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 No. 5. Words by.

, Who from Thy Throne on High Dost govern all things, deign to bless Our King and Nation; hear our cry, That justice, truth, and holiness As bulwarks sure may ever stand To guard and keep our Fatherland.

On Thine Anointed, Lord, we pray, Pour down the riches of Thy Grace; Guide him aright, and, day by day, Send comfort from Thy Holy Place, That he but lay his sceptre down To gain an everlasting crown.

And not for him alone we plead; O Lord, in mercy guard and guide Our gracious Queen, in time of need, That she may evermore abide Beneath the shadow of Thy wings, And know the joy Thy Presence brings.

So, hand in hand, by Hope made strong, Through joy and sorrow, peace and strife, May they, undaunted, press along The Way that leadeth unto Life, To cast their crowns before the Throne Of Him Whom King of kings they own