O sovereign of an isle renowned <br />For undisputed sway <br />Wherever o'er yon gulf profound <br />Her navies wing their way; <br /> <br />With juster claims she builds at length <br />Her empire on the sea, <br />And well may boast the waves her strength <br />Which strength restored to thee.<br /><br />William Cowper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-the-benefit-received-by-his-majesty-from-sea-bathing-in-the-year-1789/
