As mighty hopes did mighty joy create;

When the famed motto with applause was put

To the effigy of the grand patriot.

Nearest their heart where late their Georges hung,

The pale-faced medal with its silver tongue

Was placed, whilst every wearer still exprest

His joy to harbour there so famed a guest:

The wretch that stamped it got immortal fame,

T'was coined by stealth, like groats at Brumichan;

While each possessor, with exalted voice,