EDWARD VII PROCALAIMED BRITAIN'S KING, JAN. 28,01.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXV, Issue 33, 11 February 1901, Page 2

EDWARD VII PROCALAIMED BRITAIN'S KING, JAN. 28,01.

niustnous Prince ! nereditary Thane, I Who now as Britain's Majesty dost reign, I a Before thy throne witn high regard we bow 1 1 ia loyal liegemen, fealty to vow ; li numbly pray the King of Kings to bless, • a give thee longth of days, peace, fe happiness ! [Tie tears that mingle with our homage *' tell )f heavy grief for her we loved so well ; p iccepfc them as propitious sign to prove *■ 'he prince who honoured |her will hold that love : f p; he magic of her mantle now is thine, \ol .nd while 'tis worn the constant son I will shine. I

Idi^cianmltf^ gp^lr^ LikßTtmp' Pr--'*P'iir:^;?PPj ; V '■ EeV bat iiitejpsiry t%brflllant:lil»e. . apcorners or^e ej^^^beai* «»« "i hand •'>■ ■'^.^■'•'-■^g;^'?-"'-- ;: ' : ' v -- i '-v' ; ' ■■r. <■ mite to gtarslhe jdwft; of ?M<> 1 ieUant on the God^jfßattles, s6' feed fear no issue of hostility. ; 'he level of prosperity's high tide [eyed; 'or sixty years we've looked on wondertut Amalfchea yet will more astound Vifch cargoes emptied lavishly around. L nd weird and wonderful designs await "he fateful hour their seeds to propagate. >till penetrating..c.very.field of scope ?or hidden treasure, broad-browed sages grope, [and space \iid c'en through- {nystic realms of time Dn loose reined Pegasus pursue the chase.Beneficient emprise, O King, will find. En thee a generous, exalted mind. The soothing melodies of mercy's lute Among the helpless, poor and destitute, The noble symphonies to mitigate The overburdened labourers' estate, Have always harmonised, and still impart Concerted beatjngs ina'Wngly heart. As like by likels magnetised, we rest Assured of faithful councilors, impressed With wi edora, justice, probity andskili Accordant with the mighty charge they fill: Beneath the sway of regal rectitude The Empire's destiny strides on for good. We hail thee, guardian of the nations Faith ! [scathe, Preserve its Keystone from the critic's And, as tby sainted mother, hold it dear, That all beholding thee may be of cheer .- A glorious ensign moving wide, aud free From sohism, cynic's sheer, and heresy ! God shield from danger, sorrow, give thee strength To wield the sceptre wisely and at length; His bleseing rest upon thee, more and * • „ [adore 1 And thy fair Consort whom all heatta The whole world round, hatk the teeming millions sing v With fervent heart tad voice, "God Save the King"! 31,1.'01. . S. H. STRONG.