Lay Thou, O God, Thy quickening hand Upon the ruler of our land. Uphold his frame with sturdy might, Flash on his brain revealing light. Far may he move from party strife, But closer to the people's life. Touch Thou his soul with tenderness To heed the farthest faint distress. Embolden Thou his manly heart Ever to play the patriot's part. All men may he as brethren own, Yet dare at need to stand alone. As he is true to us, may we Uphold him ever loyally. As he is true to Thee, O God, Protect him with Thy staff and rod. Save him from coward hand and tongue, Renew his soul, and keep him young. And when his task is ended, then Bestow Thy crowning praise. Amen. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...DEEP IN THE NIGHT by SARA TEASDALE SUMTER by HENRY HOWARD BROWNELL PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 77. AL-MUTAHALI by EDWIN ARNOLD TWO KINDS OF RICHES by WILLIAM BLAKE THE THIRD OF NOVEMBER, 1861 by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 4. NOTHING LESS THAN ALL by EDWARD CARPENTER TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 4. THE PLOUGHBOY by EDWARD CARPENTER |