Kings of the West

Tune, Sine Nomine (Ralph Vaughan Williams); words, 1 and 3, The Duke of Númenor; 2, W. W. How, altered

This is the Patriotic Air traditionally sung at the end of the Council-General.

Kings of the West, who reigned in Númenor,

We raise your standard on a foreign shore

Where it will fly in glory evermore:

We shall defend it, Until the King Return.


If we face soldiers fierce or warfare long,

We still can hear your ancient triumph song:

Our hearts grow brave again, our arms grow strong:

We shall fight nobly, Until the King Return.


And when the battles end, and swords are sheathed,

If we as victors be with laurel wreathed,

Still this high motto ever shall be breathed:

"Let us rule wisely, Until the King Return."