A tuneful, characteristic, patriotic song written by the great British baroque composer Purcell, whose memorial stands to this day in Westminster Abbey in London.
Fairest Isle, all isles excelling, Cradled mid the western seas,
Where sweet peace hath made her dwelling, Where she sporteth at her ease!
Blessed isle, where gladness reigneth, where the wand'rer findeth rest,
Where the churl alone complaineth, where the brave and true are blest!
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