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'Twine the spear with vernal roses! 'Now the reign of discord closes! 'Goddess of th' unconquer'd isles, 'Freedom! triumph in our smiles! 'Blooming youth, and wisdom hoary, 'Bards of fame, and sons of glory; 'Albion! pillar of the main! 'Monarchs! nations! join the strain! 'Swell to heav'n th' exulting voice; 'Mortals, triumph! earth, rejoice!'

Oh! blissful song! and shall thy notes resound, While joy and wonder bend entranc'd around? And shall thy music float on every breeze, Melt on the shores and warble o'er the seas? Oh! mercy! love! ambassadors of heav'n! And shall your sunshine to mankind be giv'n? Hope! is thy tale a visionary theme? Oh! smile, supernal pow'r! and realize the dream!