James Thompson
p.595 Thompson (Rule, Britannia)
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set to music
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azure main (dark sea)
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oak- ancient symbol of life
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saving Britain from tyrants
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achieved island nation
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tyrants
-Parliament (check and balance) keeps tyrants from ruling
Divine right of kings
-God put the king there- others are lower-you obey the king
-Guard the fair- protect women and children