England, Queen of the Seas
F. Allitsen
I
Will you take them into partnership
These men of your race and thew,
Who have never let occasion slip
To do what a Briton should do?
Who venerate your mighty name,
England, Queen of the Seas!
And greet, as brothers dear to fame,
The children of your knees.
II
Will you take them into partnership?
Fall back on a fresher strain!
For the project is one that will soon outstrip
The dream of the parent brain!
Who venerate your mighty name,
England, Queen of the Seas!
And greet, as brothers dear to fame,
The children of your knees.
III
Will you take them into partnership,
These sons who have learnt your trade?
O never misdoubt their grit and grip
Who have render'd you timely aid!
Who venerate your mighty name,
England, Queen of the Seas!
And greet, as brothers dear to fame,
The children of your knees.
IV
Will you take them into partnership?
Have you thought what refusal may mean,
When we pass the cup from lip to lip
With a glint of steel between?
Who venerate your mighty name,
England, Queen of the Seas!
And greet, as brothers dear to fame,
The children of your knees.
V
Will you take them into partnership?
Your Imperial task fulfill?
Thank God for the hand of good fellowship,
And grasp it with right goodwill!
Who venerate your mighty name,
England, Queen of the Seas!
And greet, as brothers dear to fame,
The children of your knees.