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 SONNET Royal, made for one Voice to Instruments.

THE Infant blooming Spring appears, Sol has his way through Aries made; And now this Wond'rous of all Years, The Prize of Europe must be play'd.

Crested Belona shakes her Lance, Her Sister Britain to defend; Whilst Mars of Old, in League with France, Dares proudly against both contend.

[Second Movement.]

But Rouze valiant Britains, and fear quite remove, You cannot of Victory fail; Our Goddess below, and our Goddess above, By force of their Charms, As that of their Arms, Have a right still to conquer the Male.

[Third Movement.]

March on then brave souls, You're sure of your Pay; And toping full Bowls, Warm valours allay, This wish to the Queen, daily chant by the way: In wealth may she flow May she Lewis bring low, May her Fame spread and grow, Whilst Sun shines, or Wind blows, And Hang up Her foes. In Wealth &c.