England’s Plea.
Surveying the wind blown sea
And saw Drake and Raleigh
Sailing toward the lee.
Homeward bound from adventures
Beyond the oceans wide
Coming home to England
To defend their nations pride
In times of distress and danger
With an enemy at her door
Let the bells ring throughout England
With the clarion cry “Once more!”
The English folk will awaken
Deep within their hearts and souls
The brave deeds of their ancestors
Who answered so history unfolds
Our annals are there before us
Rich in deeds for all to see
Do not forsake out of ignorance
And so neglect England’s plea
It is your time young English
Let no one deny you your right
Demand the truth of our history
And so come into the light.
Robert Sulley (2006)