102. God protect us!
by George G. W. Morgan.
air--“God save the Queen.” O Lord, we humbly pray,Thy blessing here to-day
On us may fall;
Grant us our earnest prayer,
Shield those who need our care,
Let them Thy blessings share,--
God save us all!
[86] O Lord, we'd lead the van,
E'er in behalf of man,
When held in thrall;
Be with us in the fight,
Now in the cause of right;
Cursed be the Slaver's might,--
God save us all!
O Lord, we fain would pray,
Thy grace forever may
Direct this war;
And where our flag's unfurled,
Be Freedom's gauntlet hurled,
Bid Justice rule the world
For evermore.1