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July First, 1867.
Written during the visit of delegates from the Lower Provinces to negotiate for confederation.
Hail Britannia's noblest daughter, / Who is surrounded by the water / Of many a lake and broad sea, / Land of beaver and of maple tree.
Her lofty brow is wreathed with smiles, / For from the far Atlantic isles / In pomp have come their delegates, / All seeking to unite their fates.
With Canada great northern queen, / And now throughout the land is seen, / High festival and stately dance, / Triumphant nuptials to advance.
And soon shall Red River valley / And distant Vancouver rally, / To form this Empire gigantic / From Pacific to Atlantic.