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PRAYER AND HUMILIATION.

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The powers ordained by Thee With heavenly wisdom bless; May they Thy servants be, And rule in righteousness. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland. The Church of Thy dear Son Inflame with love's pure fire; Bind her once more in one,

And life and truth inspire. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland.

The pastors of Thy fold und With grace and power endue, That faithful, pure, and bold, They may be pastors true.

O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland.

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Oh! let us love Thy house And sanctify Thy day,

Bring unto Thee our vows And loyal homage_pay.

O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland.

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Give peace, Lord, in our time, Oh let no foe draw nigh,

Nor lawless deed of crime

Insult Thy Majesty.

O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland. Though vile and worthless, still Thy people, Lord, are we; And for our God we will

None other have but Thee. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland.

W. W. How.