Canada's Welcome

A nation's hearty welcome take,
 Heir to a mighty throne;
Thrice welcome! for old England's sake,
 Thy mother's, and thine own.

From crowded street, from hillside green,
 From fair Canadian vales,
The prayer goes up—God bless the Queen!
 God bless the Prince of Wales!

The rich and poor, the great and small
 Their voices join as one;
Victoria's name is dear to all,
 So is Victoria's Son.

Their tribute other queens have laid
 Upon the land and sea;
But never earthly monarch swayed
 So many hearts as she.

And for her young and gallant heir
 A kindred love prevails;
God hear a nation's fervent prayer!
 God bless the Prince of Wales!