Full Lyrics
Opening two lines adapted from "Annus Mirabilis" (1789) ll. 5657 by Thomas Cowper (17311800).
Remaining lyrics (with minor changes) from "Ode for Music" (1769) ll.7174 and 8994 by Thomas Gray (17161771).
Hail! Happy Albion! Queen of isles
Peaceful freedom o'er thee smiles :
Thy liberal heart, thy judging eye,
The flower unheeded can descry,
And bid it round heaven's altars shed
The fragrance of its blushing head.
Through the wild waves as they roar,
With watchful eye and dauntless mien,
Thy steady course of honour keep ;
Nor fear the rocks, nor seek the shore,
The star of Brunswick shines serene,
And gilds the horrors of the deep.
