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ARMY HYMN, by                    
First Line: O thou enthroned above the skies
Last Line: And spread abroad thy grace.
Subject(s): American Civil War; Peace; United States - History


O thou enthroned above the skies,
To whom all rule belongs;
To thee shall suited worship rise
From trusting mortal tongues.

When desolating wars assail,
When wrong defies the right,
We raise to thee our just appeal
And ask for conquering might.

The bow and spear were powerless
Against thy hosts of old;
To-day our loyal armies bless
And make thy servants bold.

Ordain success to crown our arms
And hasten righteous peace:
Preserve our land from future harms
And spread abroad thy grace.





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