PATRIOTIC SONG.
As written and sung by Thatcher, at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne. What a burst of indignation is flashing thro' the land, A cowardly assassin has dared to lift his .hand Against our youthful Sailor Prince, who lately crossed the sea To view Australia, and accept our hospitality. The land is filled with horror at the bloodthirsty deed, And every heart is grateful that the crime did not succeed. The Prince is out of danger, and now a thrill of joy Is mingled with compassion for. the wounded Sailor Boy. We've loyal hearts, and well I know that each one will deplore The news that will to England go ftom fair Australia's Bhore ; And fancy now can feebly paint the cad and harrowing scene, When the outrage ia related to a noble widowed Queen: A feeling first of grief will weigh upon her lonely heart, Bnt then a tear of gratitude into her eyes will start, And falling on her knees she'll clasp her hands and say with joy, — ' Thank God for sparing to me yet my wounded Sailor Boy.'
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume III, Issue 125, 28 May 1868, Page 3
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181PATRIOTIC SONG. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume III, Issue 125, 28 May 1868, Page 3
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