Reverence is due Thy anointed,

Messenger of Thy holy word;

His position must honour be,

Give him the praise and honour.

His position is delicate,

His garment must not be spotted,

Let us support him with’our love

And humbly listen to his words.

Since it has pleased Thee to make him

A watchman to watch o'er our souls,

Grant him patience to lead us still,

Abundance of perseverance.

By our actions not him to grieve

Nor his patience us to exhaust;

As his days, so shall his strength be

Give him grace meet for his office.

Let us Thy beauty in him see,

Let him grow in humility,

His place as shepherd, let him keep

And know our own, place as his sheep.