Here you will find the Poem Songs In The Masque Of Alfred: To Alfred of poet James Thomson
First Spirit. Hear, Alfred, father of the state, Thy genius Heaven's high will declare! What proves the hero truly great, Is never, never to despair: Is never to despair. Second Spirit. Thy hope awake, thy heart expand, With all its vigour, all its fires. Arise! and save a sinking land! Thy country calls, and heaven inspires. Both Spirits. Earth calls, and Heaven inspires.
