In swift pursuit, a hostile sail
Is borne upon the rising gale:
Aloft, fair Albion's ensign flows,
As now she gains upon her foes.
Prompt are the signals-quick the fire-
Glad cheers the British hearts inspire!
Thro' heaven's wide vault the guns resound,
Dense clouds of smoke extend around:
The groups press forward to the shore,
Where a calm stillness reign'd before;
And in a wild suspense, await
The issue of their champion's fate.
Hush'd are the sounds, the breezes bear
The murky clouds that fill'd the air:
With shatter'd masts and captive crew,
The foes, dismantled, rise to view,
While the brave victors bear away
The long-sought trophies of the day.
High stream the banners from the fort,
And welcomes ring throughout the port.

Long may each loyal bosom feel
A fervent pride in England's weal !
Long may the British flag retain
Her empire o'er the boundless main,
Oppression's tyrant rule oppose,
And spread dismay amongst her foes!
Peace to the spirits of the dead,
Who bravely fought and nobly bled;
In honour's sacred cause they sleep,
Entombed within the mighty deep.

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