’TIS to Thee we owe allegiance, God, our Saviour and our King: May we render true obedience, Every day our tribute bring; And with rapture Of Thy love and glory sing.
May we bow to Thy dominion, Yielding to Thy righteous sway; Careless of the world’s opinion, May we all Thy will obey; Saviour, lead us, Lead us in Thy perfect way.
Thine is greatness never wasting, High Thou art, with glory crowned; Thine a kingdom everlasting, Grace and truth Thy throne surround; While all others, Vanish, and no more are found.
Happy they whom Thou dost govern! Great their peace, their honour great; Thee beholding, Thee their Sovereign, Thee enthroned in royal state; Happy people! Who before Thee ever wait.
Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855