 | The Siller Gun, A Poem in Five Cantos. By John Mayne |  |
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TO THE ARMY AND NAVY RETURNING FROM THE WAR.
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Gallant troops from Waterloo,Wellington's companions true,
All to whom our thanks are due,
For battles bravely won:
Glory gain'd and peace restor'd,
Welcome home to sheathe the sword,
Bless your king, and praise the Lord,
For wonders he hath done!
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When the French, a fiend-like band,Threaten'd to despoil the land;
When their Chief, with fiery brand,
Was Europe's deadly foe;
Britain, with her flag unfurl'd,
From his throne the Usurper hurl'd!
Britain sav'd a falling world,
And laid the Tyrant low!
3
Sailors of great Nelson's crew,Wealth and fame we owe to you;
Trafalgar, and Waterloo,
The war with glory crown'd!
See, brave heroes of the Nile,
Commerce re-illumes our isle;
Providence still deigns to smile,
And gladdens all around!
4
Shou'd the Foemen, bold again,Dare us to the battle plain,
Heart and hand, with might and main,
We'll arm by land and sea.
Waterloo and Trafalgar,
In our minds a leading star,
Shall guide our fleets and hosts afar
To glorious victory!
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Gallant troops from Waterloo,Sailors of great Nelson's crew,
All who wou'd, like Britons true,
The race of glory run:
Hail your Prince with one accord,
Bless the King and praise the Lord,
Ever be His name ador'd
For wonders he hath done!
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