CANADA'S WELCOME.

By Helen Mar Johnson

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!