His hope, his joy, his refuge, and his strength;

Crown him with justice, and with fortitude,

Defend him with thine all-sufficient shield,

Surround him every where with the right hand

Of thine all-present power, and with the might

Of thine omnipotence, send in his aid

Thy unseen Angels forth, that potently

And royally against all enemies

He may endure and triumph! Bless the land

O’er which he is appointed: bless thou it