Toll Nelson's knell! a soul more brave <br />Ne'er triumphed on the green-sea wave! <br />Sad o'er the hero's honoured grave, <br />Toll Nelson's knell! <br /> <br />The ball of Death unerring flew; <br />His cheek has lost its ardent hue; <br />He sinks, amid his gallant crew! <br />Toll Nelson's knell! <br /> <br />Yet lift, brave chief, thy dying eyes; <br />Hark! loud huzzas around thee rise; <br />Aloft the flag of conquest flies! <br />The day is won! <br /> <br />The day is won--peace to the brave! <br />But whilst the joyous streamers wave, <br />We'll think upon the victor's grave! <br />Peace to the brave!<br /><br />William Lisle Bowles<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dirge-of-nelson/
