God Send Us Men Whose Aim 'Twill Be

Verse 1

God send us men whose aim ’twill be, Not to defend some ancient creed, But to live out the laws of Right In every tho't and word and deed.

Verse 2

God send us men alert and quick His lofty precepts to translate, Until the laws of Right become The laws and habits of the State.

Verse 3

God send us men of steadfast will, Patient, courageous, strong and true; With vision clear and mind equipped, His will to learn, His work to do.

Verse 4

God send us men with hearts ablaze, All truth to love, all wrong to hate; These are the patriots nations need, These are the bulwarks of the State. AMEN.