As with Thy chosen moved of yore

The fire by night, the cloud by day!

2 When, from each temple of the free,

A nation’s song ascends to heaven,

Most holy Father, unto Thee

Now let our humble prayer be given.

3 Sweet peace be here; and hope and love

Be round us as a mantle thrown,

As unto Thee, supreme above,

The knee of prayer is bowed alone.