Re: A Hymn: O God of Earth and Altar

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: : : O God of earth and altar, : : Bow down and hear our cry, : : Our earthly rulers falter, : : Our people drift and die; : : The walls of gold entomb us, : : The swords of scorn divide, : : Take not thy thunder from us, : : But take away our pride. : : From all that terror teaches, : : From lies of tongue and pen, : : From all the easy speeches : : That comfort cruel men, : : From sale and profanation : : Of honour and the sword, : : From sleep and of damnation, : : Deliver us good Lord. : : Tie in a living tether : : The prince and priest and thrall, : : Bind all our lives together, : : Smite us and save us all; : : In ire and exultation : : Aflame with faith, and free, : : Lift up a living nation, : : a single sword to thee. : : --- G.K. Chesterton : **************************************** : Yeah Kim, : There is no one quite like G.K. Chesterton. He was a master of not only the English language, but also of defending the Christian faith. Good to see you reading Uncle Gilbert. Love, Bill

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