Katherine Jenkins - God Save The Queen Lyrics
Lyrics
God save our gracious Queen
Long live our noble Queen
God save the Queen
Send her victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God save the Queen
Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour
Long may she reign
May she defend our laws
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the Queen
From every latent foe
From the assassins blow
God save the Queen
O'er her thine arm extend
For Britain's sake defend
Our mother, prince, and friend
God save the Queen
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God Save The Queen (3 Verses)
Meaning & Inspiration
Katherine Jenkins' rendition of "God Save The Queen," released on her 2016 album *Celebration*, is far more than a mere musical performance of a national anthem; it is a resonant invocation that taps into profound spiritual underpinnings of leadership and national well-being. The song, rooted in centuries of tradition, finds a powerful voice in Jenkins, whose delivery imbues the familiar words with a deep sense of prayer and aspiration. The core of the message is a fervent petition for divine favor and protection upon the sovereign. This isn't simply a political plea, but a spiritual longing for righteous governance, echoing the biblical call for leaders to be guided by wisdom and justice. The lyrics, "God save our gracious Queen / Long live our noble Queen," can be seen as a direct parallel to the scriptural emphasis on God's sovereignty over all earthly rulers. As Proverbs 21:1 states, "The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will." This verse suggests that the well-being and effectiveness of a monarch are ultimately entrusted to divine providence. The repeated plea to "Send her victorious / Happy and glorious / Long to reign over us" speaks to a desire for a reign characterized by peace, prosperity, and stability, outcomes that the faithful have always prayed for in their leaders. This resonates with the prayers found in 1 Timothy 2:1-2, which encourages prayers "for kings and for all those in authority, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity." The aspiration for the Queen to "defend our laws" and "give us cause / To sing with heart and voice" highlights the expectation that leadership should be a force for good, upholding justice and creating an environment where citizens can flourish in peace and security. This aligns with the prophetic pronouncements in Isaiah 9:6, which describes the coming ruler as a "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace," foretelling a leadership that brings justice and righteousness. The final verse’s petition, "From every latent foe / From the assassins blow / O'er her thine arm extend / For Britain's sake defend," transforms the anthem into a spiritual shield, asking for protection against unseen dangers and malicious intent. This prayer for protection finds its echoes in numerous psalms, such as Psalm 91, which promises divine safeguarding for those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High. The closing line, "Our mother, prince, and friend," elevates the monarch beyond mere political office to a maternal protector, a concept that, while secular in its immediate application, carries a spiritual resonance of care and guidance. Ultimately, Katherine Jenkins' "God Save The Queen" is a profound spiritual offering, a prayer for divine blessing and safeguarding upon the nation’s highest office, reminding us that true strength and lasting prosperity are gifts from above, sought through earnest supplication.