England, An Ode All our past acclaims our future: Shakespe… - Algernon Charles Swinburne

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England, An Ode

All our past acclaims our future: Shakespeare's voice and Nelson's hand,
Milton's faith and Wordsworth's trust in this our chosen and chainless land,
Bear us witness: come the world against her, England yet shall stand.

Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Algernon Charles Swinburne (5 April 1837 – 10 April 1909) was an English poet.

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Alternative Names: Algernon Swinburne • Algernon Charles Swiburne

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