This mighty host great Saladin review'd,
The banner'd nations pass'd in fair array;
Then tow'rds Jerusalem their march pursu'd,
With the first beamings of the springing day;
The fame of this did nought our prince affray:
His num'rous levies he collects in haste,
That he his regal crown defenden may;
Strong tow'rs and engines on the walls he plac'd,
And many an hardy band in arms of proof ycas'd.