A just and righteous cause

From Oremus Hymnal

A just and righteous cause,
a stern and bitter strife,
for Britain’s faith and laws,
for Britain’s very life.
Father, our fervent prayer we bring,
God guard our land! God save our King!

On the wild northern main
their watch our sailors keep,
in peril and in pain,
that we secure may sleep.
Keep thou the watch, keep thou the ward,
to guard the men our homes who guard.

Forward the soldiers go,
nor flinch from dangers dire,
face set against the foe
to meet his hail of fire.
O God of Hosts, all power is thine,
stand by them in the battle line.

And some bold hearts have wrought
with courage fixed and high,
counting their life as nought
far in the boundless sky.
They cannot soar beyond thy sight;
protect and guide each daring flight.

Lord of the peopled land,
King of the fields of air,
the sea lies in thy hand,
thou rulest everywhere.
O God of earth and air and sea,
keep all thy children close to thee.