A Selection of Original Songs, Scraps, Etc., by Ned Farmer (3rd ed.)/Royal Marriage Song

by Edward Farmer

 

Royal Marriage Song.

 

Written on the occasion of the espousals of {Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, With the Princess Alexandra, of Denmark.

 

Hail! Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, a glorious title's thine,
Thou brightest star of England's hope, and Brunswick's mighty line;
A Nation happy 'neath the rule of thy dear Mother, prays
That God may bless and prosper thee throughout thy future days,
Daughter of Denmark, Royal Maid, without one doubt or fear,
Take thy proud place among us—we bid thee Welcome here!
All pomp and pageant shall attend, due homage shall be paid,
Old England gladly ratifies the choice our Prince hath made.

 

And now ring out the merry peal, bid brazen trumpets sound.
Let cannons roar, from shore to shore, while mirth and joy abound;

Reign, bliss triumphant, rich and poor, both old and young be gay;
Thus celebrating, as we ought, our Prince's Wedding-Day.
See, proudly waving, England's flag, on steeple, dome, and tower,
Unsullied lends its graceful folds, to deck the nuptial hour.
Music sends forth its dulcet tones, while oft doth Echo ring,
As from the crowd, bursts high and loud, "God bless our future King!!!"
Oh, these are pleasant sights to see, and grateful sounds to hear,
While prayers are heard, whose every word, is heartfelt and sincere.
If lore and loyalty may serve to turn all ills aside,
A sunny path awaits thee, Prince, and thy young lovely Bride!

 

And now again with music's strains, with dance, and jocund song,
Bestrew with flowers, the passing hours, and happiness prolong;
While hearts are bounding merrily, and eyes are beaming bright,
Let all be gay, and make this day replete with fond delight.
While joy-lights shine, fill sparkling wine, and drink with love and pride,
Health! and God's blessings on "The Queen!" "The Bridbgroom!!" and "The Bride!!!"