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451.

[Under the yoke, O God, to Thee]

They answered him, The Lord bless thee! —ii. 4.

Under the yoke, O God, to Thee
We humbly for our betters cry,
Bless them with true felicity,
With showers of blessings from the sky,
Thy grace be to our masters given;
Our lords on earth be kings in heaven!