The blooming virtue of his sire;

In each maturing fair we find,

Maternal charms of softer kind.

Recitativo.

In vain thro’ ages past has Phœbus reli’d,35

E’re such a sight blest Albion could behold

Thrice happy Mortals, if your state you knew,

Where can the Globe so blest a nation shew?

All that of you indulgent Heav’n requires,

Is loyal Hearts, to reach your own Desires.40