O God, whose mercy led us through The years of war into this peace. Grant that the world may make anew Man's spirit, that his quarrels cease. O Power, hear us as we sing. And bless this Country and her King. O Son, whose fellowship consoles All lonely mortals in despair, Help us to brother human souls To lovely issues everywhere. O Power, hear us as we sing, And bless this Country and her King. O Spirit, who art infinite In Wisdom, Beauty, Joy and Truth, Come down into our minds with light. Renew our Nation into youth. O Power, hear us as we sing. And bless this Country and her King.
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Confirmed with Samara, June 1935, Elmwood School Yearbook, 1935.
Text Authorship:
- by John Masefield (1878 - 1967), "A Prayer for King and Country" [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by (Henry) Walford Davies, Sir (1869 - 1941), "A prayer for king and country" [ unison chorus and chorus of male voices ad libitum ] [sung text not yet checked]
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