1
Young Freemen! who learn to obey and command,
While Providence favours our brave native land;
While to Britain this guardian new honour imparts,
Let our country’s just praise be the joy of our hearts!
2
Britannia’s achievements resound o’er the globe,
Since Waterloo saw her in victory’s robe;
Since the waster of earth to a rock she confined
And, by caging a vulture, gave rest to mankind.
3
Her sons, all enjoying her glory in arms,
See peace, with mild radiance, endearing her charms,
While her young royal fair, now in Hymen’s gay scene,
From a hero’s pure love learns the task of a queen.
4
Kind Princess! for whom, in a union most rare,
Affection, and grandeur, new blessings prepare,
We feel, in recording the joys of thy lot,
Thy favour enlivened this maritime spot.
5
Here for thee to the sky our devotions ascend:
Royal Charlotte! be ever the villager’s friend!
An example thyself, that no time shall efface,
Of true British honour and conjugal grace.