Chapter 12 CORONATION DAY

O thou that sea-walls sever

From lands unwalled by seas!

Wilt thou endure forever,

O Milton's England, these?

Thou that wast his Republic,

Wilt thou clasp their knees?

These royalties rust-eaten,

These worm-corroded lies

That keep thy head storm-beaten,

And sun-like strength of eyes

From the open air and heaven

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