These blessings be thine, may all see plainly; + 

And this thou showest, O liberal-souled, + 

O princely ruler of many a street + 

Fair-circled with towers where thy squadrons meet; + 

And such riches and honour thy weal complete + 

That in fantasy’s folly he striveth vainly + 

Who saith that any surpassed thee of old + 

Among Hellene lords that be famed in story. + 

On the prow of my galley with flowers hung round + 

Will I take my stand as the praises I sing + 

Of thy prowess. Young hearts win strengthening + 

From courage when trumpets for onset ring. + 

Yea, thou, I proclaim it, hast won thee glory + 

Therefrom, a glory that knows no bound, + 