A Treasury of Canadian Verse, with Brief Biographical Notes - Unknown

Let none the storied chords of that clear harp

Restrike in service dissonant and vain;

Ye will but cause the world to mock and carp;

Ye will but sound a void of grief and pain;

Hang up the shining wires above his head

And leave your laureate's wreath upon the dead.

THE heart of Merrie England sang in thee,