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HYMN X. FOR HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE.
O Thou, who hast in special grace
To us a nursing-father given,
Still let Thine arms of love embrace
The chosen delegate of heaven;
Preserve, almighty King of kings,
And wrap him in Thy mercy's wings.
To us a nursing-father given,
Still let Thine arms of love embrace
The chosen delegate of heaven;
Preserve, almighty King of kings,
And wrap him in Thy mercy's wings.
From violent and perfidious foes
Cover his venerable head:
The joy that from religion flows,
The Spirit in his heart be shed,
To seal him Thine adopted son,
Heir of an everlasting throne.
Cover his venerable head:
The joy that from religion flows,
The Spirit in his heart be shed,
To seal him Thine adopted son,
Heir of an everlasting throne.
Attentive to Thy people's prayers,
Which evermore for him ascend,
Thy mercy counts his hoary hairs;
Thy mercy shall his house defend,
With blessings bless his sacred line,
And crown with righteousness Divine.
Which evermore for him ascend,
Thy mercy counts his hoary hairs;
Thy mercy shall his house defend,
With blessings bless his sacred line,
And crown with righteousness Divine.
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