History & Politics
For Her Majesty
From Hymns for the Nation, in 1782 · Osborn ed., vol. 8 (1870)
Jesus, with complacence see
Her our faith presents to Thee:
Her the choicest gift of heaven,
To our favour'd monarch given.
Given, his joys and griefs to share,
Every toil and every care;
Bom to soften his distress.
Born to' ensure his happiness.
Her Thou hast on all bestow'd.
Lovely minister of good;
Her in our flagitious days,
Beautified with every grace.
Virtuous, wise, without pretence,
Meek as lamb-like innocence;
Rival of the saints above.
Object of a nation's love.
Malice ventures not to blame,
Envy sickens at her name;
General praise is Charlottes right,
Parties all in this unite.
Neither man, nor God they spare,
Yet they all are friends to her;
Strangest sight that earth can show.
Goodness lives — without a foe!
Happy that she long may Hve,
Jesus, all Thy blessings give;
Partner of the British throne,
Count her worthy of Thine own.
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MLA
Wesley, Charles. “For Her Majesty.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2233/.
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Wesley, Charles. “For Her Majesty.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2233/.
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