National Hymn

O Lord most high,
Who art God and Father,
Hear Thou our cry,
While Thy children gather !

Lord of Peace, oh hearken,
Though war-clouds darken !
Do Thou our labours bless,
And crown them with success !

Bend from Thy glory now,
Hear each suppliant vow !
And on our children pour
Blessings evermore.

Guarded by Thee,
England shall be
Bright in Thy light,
Strong in Thy might,
Glorious and free !

Hero and saint,
Victors at last,
Bid us not faint,
But follow, follow fast.

Make us, we pray,
Loyal as they,
Faithful and brave,
Our country to save !

When in the grim fight,
Pierceth the dim light,
Through the cleft ranks that shall close no more,
Fearfully flashing,
Awfully crashing,
Death-furrows follow the cannon's roar.
When wounded lie,
Ready to die ;
When death is braved,
That life may be saved ;
Teach us to show
Mercy with might,
Pardon the foe,
Crown Thou the right !

Father, hear us !
Thou art near us !
Guard and cheer us
By Thy strong hand !
Then Art resplendent,
Labour attendant,
Shall bless our land !

Lord, bless the land we love,
God save our Queen !