Classic Poem

Francis Hopkinson

'Tis Washington's health — fill a bumper around,
For he is our glory and pride;
Our arms shall in battle with conquest be crowned,
Whilst virtue and he's on our side.

'Tis Washington's health — loud cannons should roar,
And trumpets the truth should proclaim;
There cannot be found, search all the world o'er,
His equal in virtue and fame.

'Tis Washington's health — our hero to bless,
May heaven look graciously down!
Oh! Long may he live our hearts to possess,
And freedom still call him her own.