A public figure and executive role in the government. As such, he helps set the agenda of the congress and determines what his fellow party members seeks to pass legislatively.
They were most likely feeling proud spirtual and happy
This is shown in this part of the hymn.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on
They’re just missing an R
