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The Crowning of the King
August 9th, 1902.
Come forth, already crowned with health, our King,
By hands of Heavenly mercy strong to save,—
You who have looked into the silent grave
And felt how sweet was life beneath the wing
Of that dread Angel, whose o'ershadowing
Darkened a nation's sunshine: come more brave,
More sworn to royal right: our prayers we gave,
A double crown of hope and love we bring.
By hands of Heavenly mercy strong to save,—
You who have looked into the silent grave
And felt how sweet was life beneath the wing
Of that dread Angel, whose o'ershadowing
Darkened a nation's sunshine: come more brave,
More sworn to royal right: our prayers we gave,
A double crown of hope and love we bring.
Oh, truer for the truth by pain made clear,
Empowered with eyes made juster to behold
What passes—what eternally shall stay;
Lo, as we hail you King with loyal cheer,
We too, with clearer vision, see to-day
God's purpose set within your crown of gold.
Empowered with eyes made juster to behold
What passes—what eternally shall stay;
Lo, as we hail you King with loyal cheer,
We too, with clearer vision, see to-day
God's purpose set within your crown of gold.
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