God, the Nation's Guardian

Verse 1

Great God! Beneath whose piercing eye The earth’s extended kingdoms lie; Whose favoring smile upholds them all, Whose anger smites them, and they fall.

Verse 2

We bow before Thy heavenly throne; Thy power we see, Thy greatness own; Yet, cherished by Thy milder voice, Our bosoms tremble and rejoice.

Verse 3

Thy kindness to our fathers shown Their children’s children long shall own; To Thee, with grateful hearts, shall raise The tribute of exulting praise.

Verse 4

Led on by Thine unerring aid, Secure the paths of life we tread; And, freely as the vital air, Thy first and noblest bounties share.

Verse 5

Great God, our guardian, guide and friend! O still Thy sheltering arm extend; Preserved by Thee for ages past, For ages let Thy kindness last!