Classic Poem

Rouse Britons from fashions and dice,
Repair to the beat of the drum;
Away with corruption and vice ,
Let courage engage you to come.

The cause of your nation defend,
Against the usurption of France;
And let it be said in the end,
With courage you boldly advance.

See, Victory rides on the main,
And HARDY the hero diffuse;
Such balls for Britannia again,
As erst the brave KEPPEL would use.

We'll drub them [my boys] never fear,
Exalt in your cause for it's good;
And suppliants straitway they'll appear,
With olives to be understood.