From original by Hawkins -19th century

A Final Thought on the Rescue of
St Woolos Cathedral

Now give us we pray thee the spirit of love,
The gift of true wisdom that comes from above,
The spirit of service that has naught of pride,
The gift of true courage, and Thee as our guide.

Cerddor

Additional verse in the hymn “Immortal, invisible, God only wise.” - written for the Queen Mother’s 80th birthday celebration at St Paul’s Cathedral by Richard Fenwick, present Dean of St Woolos
(Succentor of St Paul’s, 1978 – 1983)

The verse was quoted by Her Majesty The Queen in her Christmas Day Speech, 1980.