845. C. M. Aspland's Coll.
The Virtuous Love of Country.
1Parent of all, omnipotent!
In heaven and earth below!
Through all creation's vast extent
Whose streams of goodness flow:
2Teach me to know from whence I rose,
And unto what designed;
No private aims may I propose,
That injure human kind.
3To hear my country's lawful voice
May my best thoughts incline;
'Tis reason's law, 'tis virtue's choice,
'Tis nature's call, and thine.
4Me from fair freedom's sacred cause
May nothing e'er divide;
Nor grandeur, gold, nor vain applause,
Nor friendship false, misguide.
5To duty, honor, virtue true,
In all my country's weal,
Let me my public walk pursue:
So, God, thy favor deal.
846. 6s. & 4s. M. S. F. Smith.
Anniversary Hymn.
1Auspicious morning, hail!
Voices from hill and vale
Thy welcome sing:
Joy on thy dawning breaks;
Each heart that joy partakes,
While cheerful music wakes,
Its praise to bring.
2Long o'er our native hills,
Long by our shaded rills,
May freedom rest;
Long may our shores have peace,
Our flag grace every breeze,
Our ships the distant seas,
From east to west.
3Peace on this day abide,
From morn till even-tide;
Wake tuneful song;
Melodious accents raise;
Let every heart, with praise,
Bring high and grateful lays,
Rich, full, and strong.
847. 6s. & 4s. M. J. G. Adams.
The Same.
1Loud raise the notes of joy;
Freemen, your songs employ,
As well ye may;--
Let your full hearts go out
In the exulting shout,
And with your praise devout,
Greet this glad day!
2Children of lisping tongue,
Those whose full hearts are young
Lift up the song!
Manhood and hoary age,
Let naught your joy assuage,
In the high theme engage,
Praises prolong!
3God of our fathers' land!
Long may our temples stand
Sacred to thee!
Let thy bright light divine
On all the people shine,
Make us forever thine,
From sin set free!