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TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA,


ERRATA.

On page 89, line 16, for "a" read "or"

On page 71, line 16, for "swallowing" read "swallow"

On page 94, line 19, for "worldly" read "worthy."


The world is vocal now with praise of thee,
Echoing far and wide in ringing cheers.
Thou hast known bitterness and lonely care,
Yet God hath blessed thee—He Whom thou did'st seek
In thy young maiden queenship, simply meek,
And heard hath been thy subjects' constant prayer.
Still, still, "God save the Queen!" thine empire sings,
And for thee honours the great King of kings.