Her Edward, yet afar,

Beheld her with bright vision’s eye.

She wiped away the pearly tear,

And tripp’d on deck. Then ’rose a shout

For Denmark’s shooting star—

Resounding thro’ the azure sky!

Silently sped the ship over the sea:

Edward beheld his Bride, happy and free.

England’s store of wealth and fame

Burst forth in one united blaze,