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christian, rise and act thy creed;
let thy prayer be in thy deed;
seek the right, perform the true,
raise thy works and life anew.

hearts around thee sink with care;
thou canst help their load to bear;
thou canst bring inspiring light,
arm their faltering wills to fight.

let thine aims be hope and joy,
and thy worship god’s employ;
give him thanks in humble zeal,
learning all his will to feel.

come, then law divine, and reign;
freest faith assailed in vain,
perfect love bereft of fear,
born in heaven and radiant here.