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Father, who on man dost shower
Gifts of plenty from thy dower,
To thy people give the power
All thy gifts to use aright.
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Give pure happiness in leisure,
Temperance in every pleasure,
Holy use of earthly treasure,
Bodies clear and spirits bright.
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Lift from this and every nation
All that brings us degradation;
Quell the forces of temptation;
Put thine enemies to flight.
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Be with us, thy strength supplying,
That with energy undying,
Every foe of man defying,
We may rally to the fight.
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Thou who art our Captain, ever
Lead us on to great endeavour;
May thy Church the world deliver,
Give us wisdom, courage, might.
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Father, who hast sought and found us,
Son of God, whose love has bound us,
Holy Ghost, within us, round us,
Hear us, Godhead infinite.
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