Almighty Father! look in mercy down:
Oh! grant me virtue, to perform my part --
The patriot's fervour, and the statesman'sart
In thought, word, deed, preserve me fromthy frown.
Direct me to the paths of bright renown
Guide my frail bark, by truth's unerringchart,
Inspire my soul, and purify my heart;
And with success my stedfast purpose crown.
My country's weal -- be that my polar star --
Justice, thou Rock of Ages, is thy law --
And when thy summons calls me to thy bar,
Be this my plea, thy gracious smile todraw --
That all my ways to justice were inclin'd --
And all my aims -- the blessing of mankind. |
