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BNL.758.029
16 Nov 1758:23 (2985)
London, Sept. 7. Yesterday eleven colours, taken from the
French, were brought under the conduct of a party of horse-
guards, horse-grenadiers, and foot-guards, from Kensington
to St. Paul's. They passed in review before his Majesty,
who stood upon a carpet laid upon the steps before the door
of the palace; and proceeded from thence, through a most
numerous concourse of people, to St. Paul's; where, when the
Companies of Grenadiers had opened a passage to the right
and left, from the end of the church to the choir-gate, the
colours were met at the West-door by the Lord bishop of
Oxford, dean; the Bishop of Bristol and Dr. Taylor, two of
the residentaries; the minor canons, vicar's choral and
choristers of the said cathedral: And as they walked to the
choir, the following anthem, composed by the late Dr.
Crofts, was perform'd; --
"We rejoice in thy salvation; triumph in the name of the
Lord our God.
'Now know I, that the Lord helpeth his anointed, and will
hear him from his holy heavens; Even with the saving
strength of his right hand, some put their trust in
chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name
of the Lord our God.
The colours were deposited in the Lord Mayor's vestry, and
the anthem being finished, the dean and residentaries took
their stalls in the choir, and evening service began, in the
course whereof the following anthem, composed by Dr. Green,
late organist and composer to the King, was sung;
The King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord; exceeding
glad shall he be of thy salvation.
Thou shall present him with the blessings of goodness;
and hath set a crown of pure gold upon his head.
O Lord, grant him a long life; that his years may endure
throughout all generations.
He shall dwell before God forever: O prepare thy loving
mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve him.
As for his enemies, cloath them with shame: but upon himself
let his crown flourish. Amen.
Let thy mercy, O Lord, continue upon him for evermore: and
thy council stand fast with him.
Let his seed endure forever; and his throne as the days of
heaven.
O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands; sing, rejoice, and
give thanks.
After the general thanksgiving, the prayer of thanksgiving
upon the taking of Louisbourg, was read, and the service
being ended, the [courts] marched back to their several
quarters.
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