[1861]
i.
before Thy Throne we bow:
O God, our shield be Thou
    From Treason’s rage!
In faith we look to Thee,
Our strength in Heav’n we see,
Defender of the free,
    In ev’ry age.

II.
Our follies we confess:
O God, forgive and bless!
    Let Mercy’s light
Illumine this dark hour,
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