Quote#God & Faith
Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer
Quote byRobert Stanley Weir · 1856–1926
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: O Canada (1908).
English (original)
Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer, Hold our dominion within thy loving care; Help us to find, O God, in thee A lasting, rich reward, As waiting for the Better Day, We ever stand on guard.
— Robert Stanley Weir
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