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Grant, righteous Heaven, however cast my fate

On social duties or in toils of state,

Whether at home dispensing equal laws,

Or foremost struggling for the world's applause,

As neighbour, husband, brother, sire, or son,

In every work, accomplished or begun,

Grant that, by me, thy holy will be done.

When false ambition tempts my soul to rise,

Teach me her proffer'd honours to despise,

Though chains or poverty await the just,

Though villains lure me to betray my trust,

Unmoved by wealth, unawed by tyrant, might

Still let me steadily pursue the right,

Hold fast my plighted faith, nor stoop to give

For lengthen'd life, the only cause to live.