Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A PRAYER FOR THE KING'S MAJESTY, by JOHN MASEFIELD Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, whose mercy is our state Last Line: With wisdom that can never end. Alternate Author Name(s): Masefield, John Edward Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Depressions, Economic; George V, King Of England (1865-1936); Prayer; Religion; Recessions; Theology | ||||||||
O God, whose mercy is our state, Whose realms are children in Thy 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 hast given him length of life Under Thy hand to be our King. O God, vouchsafe him many years With all the world as England's friend And England bright among her peers With wisdom that can never end. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MYSTIC BOUNCE by TERRANCE HAYES MATHEMATICS CONSIDERED AS A VICE by ANTHONY HECHT UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN SHINE, PERISHING REPUBLIC by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE COMING OF THE PLAGUE by WELDON KEES A LITHUANIAN ELEGY by ROBERT KELLY |
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