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Ode to England's Legacy and Duty

England is symbolized by Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square, which stands as a reminder of duty amid the noise of traffic in London. St Paul's Cathedral casts its shadow on the statue of General Gordon, and people gather there to honor his sacrifice, just as they do for Nelson. While England may not seem peaceful or perfect from a distance, the speaker expresses faith that as long as England stays true to its course, guided by eternal principles, it will successfully navigate any storms or dangers.

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Ode to England's Legacy and Duty

England is symbolized by Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square, which stands as a reminder of duty amid the noise of traffic in London. St Paul's Cathedral casts its shadow on the statue of General Gordon, and people gather there to honor his sacrifice, just as they do for Nelson. While England may not seem peaceful or perfect from a distance, the speaker expresses faith that as long as England stays true to its course, guided by eternal principles, it will successfully navigate any storms or dangers.

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Oh England

Who would trust England, let him lift his eyes

To Nelson, columned o'er Trafalgar Square,

Her hieroglyph of duty, written where

The roar of traffic hushes to the skies;

Or mark, while Paul's vast shadow softly lies

On Gordon's statued sleep, how praise and prayer

Flush through the frank young faces clustering there

To con that kindred rune of sacrifice.

O England, no bland cloud-ship in the blue,

But rough oak plunging on o'er perilous jars

Of reef and ice, our faith will follow you

The more for tempest roar that strains your spars

And splits your canvas, be your helm but true,

Your courses shapen by the eternal stars.

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