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NHG-P.758.056
17 Nov 1758:22,23 (111)
London. . . Sept. 7. . . [8 lines of news about the victory
of the King of Prussia over the Russians] Yesterday eleven
colours, taken from the French, were bro't 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 residentiaries; the minor canons, vicars
choral and choristers of the said cathedral; and as they
walked to the choir, the following anthem, compos'd by the
late Dr. Crofts, was perform'd.
"We will rejoice in thy salvation: and triumph in the name
of the Lord our God.
"Now know I, that the Lord helpeth his anointed, and [ ]d
hear him from his holy heaven: 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 Residentiaries 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 they strength, O Lord; exceeding
glad shall he be of thy salvation.
"Thou shalt 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 feed endure for ever; 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 Guards march'd back to their several
quarters.
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