O God, whose mercy is our state, Whose realms are children in Thy hand, Who willed that, in the years of Fate, Thy servant George should rule this land, We thank Thee, that the years of strife Have changed to peace, and for this thing That Thou hast given him length of life Under Thy hand to be our King. O God, vouchsafe him many years With all the world as England's friend And England bright among her peers With wisdom that can never end. |