Chorus

War is mercy, glory, fame, Waged in Freedom’s holy cause; Freedom, such as Man may claim Under God’s restraining laws. Such is Albion’s fame and glory: Let rescued Europe tell the story.

RECIT. (accompanied).--CONTRALTO

But lo, what sudden cloud has darkened all The land as with a funeral pall? The Rose of England suffers blight, The flower has drooped, the Isle’s delight, Flower and bud together fall-- A Nation’s hopes lie crushed in Claremont’s desolate hall.