while hands and heart endure to cherish thy prime thou shalt blosoom -- Crest of the Wave 1937

Speranza 1937 rose of England thou shall fade not here proud and bright from growing year to year red shall thy petals be as wich wine untold shared by thy warriors who served thee of old rose of England breathing England’s air flower of chivalry beyond compare while hands and heart endure to cherish thy prime thou shalt blossom to the end of time. Hassall/Novello -- From: “Crest of the Wave”.