Like mighty rocks withstand the stormy seas.
Thou art a Christian Commonwealth; and yet
Be thou not all unthankful—nor forget
As thou exultest in Imperial Might
The Benefits of the Electric Light.
FOOTNOTES:
[1] To be pronounced as a monosyllable in the Imperial fashion.
[2] Mr. Punt, Mr. Howl, and Mr. Grewcock (now, alas, deceased).
[3] A neat rendering of “Sublimi feriam sidera vertice.”
[4] To the Examiners: These facts (of which I guarantee the accuracy) were given me by a Director.