WRITTEN DURING THE CRIMEAN WAR.

(FOR MUSIC.)

Let the proud Russian boast of his granite-bound coast,

And his armies that challenge the world;

Let him stand in his might against Freedom and Right,

With his flag of Oppression unfurled:

Old England and France hand-in-hand will advance

In the wide path of Progress and Glory,

That will win them a name on the bright scroll of Fame,

Everlasting in song and in story.

Old England and France, then, for ever;

Brave France and Old England for ever;

And while the world stands may the glorious Twin-lands

Be united in friendship together.

Both by land and by sea this land of the free--

Britannia, the Queen of the wave,

Proudly stands side by-side, and in Friendship allied,

With France, the gallant and the brave:

Whilst the stern Tyrant raves at his nobles and slaves,

Old England and France frown defiance,

And both bravely press on till the goal shall be won--

Then Hurrah! for the glorious alliance!

Old England and France, then, for ever;

Brave France and Old England for ever;

And while the world stands may the glorious Twin-lands

Be united in friendship together.

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