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1809–1894

INTERNATIONAL ODE

Oliver Wendell Holmes

GOD bless our Fathers’ Land! Keep her in heart and hand One with our own! From all her foes defend,

Be her brave People's Friend, On all her realms descend, Protect her Throne! Father, with loving care

Guard Thou her kingdom's Heir, Guide all his ways Thine arm his shelter be, From him by land and sea

Bid storm and danger flee, Prolong his days! Lord, let War's tempest cease, Fold the whole Earth in peace

Under thy wings Make all thy nations one, All hearts beneath the sun, Till Thou shalt reign alone,

Great King of kings!

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