“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.” – 1 Peter 2:17

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I say, God save the King,

For the present must not scorn the past,

But work through her wisdom.

I say, God save the King,

For we are not nourished by bread alone,

But by symbols and signs.

I say God save the King,

For we must both feed the hungry

And break the alabaster jar.

I say, God save the King,

For he has not been chosen by us

And yet stands in our stead.

I say, God save the King,

For we must look higher than ourselves

For our own salvation.

I say, God save the King,

For we are naught but dry bones

Without the moisture of chrism.

I say, God save the King,

For it dares those who would progress

Into godless oblivion. 

I say, God save the King,

For he reflects the First Man

And the Second Adam.

I say, God save the King,

For it keeps us humble to bow

Before the arc of hierarchy. 

I say, God save the King,

For it keeps privilege subject

Beneath the weight of duty. 

I say, God save the King, 

For he intertwines the union,

Every Cross combined.

I say, God save the King,

For many are made one in Him

Across these sea-strewn isles.

I say, God save the King,

Whether sat upon his ancient throne

Or exiled to the fens.

I say, God save the King,

Whether standing on the balcony

Or hiding in an oak.

I say, God save the King,

For he marks the passage of time

And the point of eternity.

I say, God save the King

For the sake of his mother and grandfather

And every sovereign passed.

I say, God save the King,

For every soldier in every war

Whose honor ran red.

I say, God save the King

For every victory achieved

And defeat borne.

I say, God save the King 

For the hands shaken and gazes met,

People knowing themselves.

I say, God save the King,

For he guards the laws and liberties,

Filling in the gap.

I say, God save the King,

For today, he is wed to Britannia,

And we are her children.

Yes, I say,

God save the King!

Long live the King!

For on this day, we swear allegiance, 

And on this day, he is reborn.