Fleet, spread thy canvass wing

Fleet, spread thy canvass wing; Fly and fresh laurels bring From hostile shores: Wide o'er the western main Thy wonted rights maintain, Whilst, in the loudest strain, Thy thunder roars.

See HOWE's flag waving high, See vict'ry round him sly, And say advance! "O for some sacrifice!" (That great Commander cries) "Rise, my brave tars, arise "And humble France!

"Treason in black array, "Cannot your hearts dismay, "Tho' danger rolls. "To conquest then aspire! "Be glory our desire— "Rebellion must retire "Before such souls.

"Maintain Britannia's cause— "Revenge insulted laws, "Midst war's alarms. "For unborn Britons right. "For GEORGE, and freedom fight; "And crush, with loyal might, "Traitors in arms!"