And magnify thy name, Almighty God!

But Man is thy most awful instrument,

In working out a pure intent;[123]

Thou cloth'st the wicked in their dazzling mail,

And for thy righteous purpose[124] they prevail;

Thine arm from peril guards the coasts

Of them who in thy laws delight:

Thy presence turns the scale of doubtful fight,

Tremendous God of battles, Lord of Hosts![BH]

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