MASEFIELD'S PRAYER
JUBILEE CONTRIBUTION LONDON, April 29. Mr John Mnselichi, the Pool Laureate, has composed a special prayer "For the King's Majesty," as part of the official Jubilee programme. It follows: O Cod. whose mercy is our state. Whose realms are children in Thv hand. Who -willed that in the years of Fate Thy servant, George, should rule this land, We thank thee that the years of strife Have changed to peace, and for this thing. That Thou has given him length of life Cnder Thy hand to be our King. () Cod, vouchsafe him manv years With all the world as ' Rngland's friend. And Kngland bright among her peers With wisdom that can never end. This is Mr Masofield's third contribution to the Jubilee, lie having previously written a sonnet and prepared a "Hymn of Thanksgiving" for Accession Day, May C.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18722, 3 June 1935, Page 12
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