National Blessings Acknowledged

Verse 1

In thee, great God, with songs of praise, Our favour'd realms rejoice: And, blest with thy salvation, raise To heav'n their cheerful voice.

Verse 2

Thy sure defence, thro' nations round, Hath spread our rising name, And all our feeble efforts crown'd With freedom and with fame.

Verse 3

In deep distress our injur'd land Implor'd thy pow'r to save; for life we pray'd; thy bounteous hand The timely blessing gave.

Verse 4

Thy mighty arm, eternal Pow'r, Oppos'd their deadly aim, In mercy swept them from our shore, and spread their rails with shame.

Verse 5

On thee, in want, in woe or pain, Our hearts alone rely; Our rights thy mercy will maintain, And all our wants supply.

Verse 6

Thus, Lord, thy wond'rous pow'r declare; And still exalt thy fame; While we glad songs of praise prepare, For thine Almighty name.