We thank Thee for Thy Church preserved;
Oh! seal to us her ancient Faith.
Again we ask Thy goodness, Lord;
The coming year in mercy bless;
Guard Thou our land from pestilence;
And give us grace and plenteousness.
Forgive this nation’s many sins;
Destroy the strength that sin has gained;
And give us grace with sin to strive;
And give us crowns through strife attained.