Oh! God, I thank Thee for restoring King Edward the Seventh's health again, <br />And let all his subjects throughout the Empire say Amen; <br />May God guard him by night and day, <br />At home and abroad, when he's far away. <br /> <br />May angels guard his bed at night when he lies down, <br />And may his subjects revere him, and on him do not frown; <br />May he be honoured by them at home and abroad, <br />And may he always be protected by the Eternal God. <br /> <br />My blessing on his noble form, and on his lofty head, <br />May all good angels guard him while living and when dead; <br />And when the final hour shall come to summons him away, <br />May his soul be wafted to the realms of bliss I do pray. <br /> <br />Long may he reign, happy and serene, <br />Also his Queen most beautiful to be seen; <br />And may God guard his family by night and day, <br />That they may tread in the paths of virtue and not go astray. <br /> <br />May God prosper King Edward the Seventh wherever he goes, <br />May he always reign victorious over his foes; <br />Long may he be spared to wear the British Crown, <br />And may God be as a hedge around him at night when be lies down; <br />May God inspire him with wisdom, and long may he reign <br />As Emperor of India and King Edward the VII. --Amen.<br /><br />William Topaz McGonagall<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mcgonagall-s-ode-to-the-king/
