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 Bowlesbr br