Classic Poem

FIRST SPIRIT .

Hear , Alfred, father of the state,
Thy genius Heaven's high will declare!
What proves the hero truly great,
Is never, never to despair:
Is never to despair.

SECOND SPIRIT .

Thy hope awake, thy heart expand,
With all its vigour, all its fires:
Arise, and save a sinking land!
Thy country calls, and Heaven inspires.

BOTH SPIRITS .

Earth calls, and Heaven inspires.

FIRST SPIRIT .

Hear , Alfred, father of the state,
Thy genius Heaven's high will declare!
What proves the hero truly great,
Is never, never to despair:
Is never to despair.

SECOND SPIRIT .

Thy hope awake, thy heart expand,
With all its vigour, all its fires:
Arise, and save a sinking land!
Thy country calls, and Heaven inspires.

BOTH SPIRITS .

Earth calls, and Heaven inspires.