Fits tune: Ach Gott Und Herr (= O God and Lord)
(\'Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands\')
Based on a Formal Prayer
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Goodness\' fountain, God Almighty
Look on our nation, do see
Kings, Queens, Governments, our plea
[That] They lowly, penitent be
This our prayer that they may order
According to your will sure
All things in righteousness and peace
Enhance your kingdom, uncease (unceasingly)
And too in wisdom, equity
That your fair judgement we see
All to the honour of your name
Lord, who remains e\'er the same
For the good too of your church here
Your saving mercies appear
And for people of every race
Comfort them by your true grace
Lord our petitions now do hear
We ask all with godly fear
And in the name of Christ your Son
Who saves, He the only one