Like a proud music that draws men on to die Madly upon the spears in martial ecstasy, A measure that sets heaven in all their veins And iron in their hands. I hear the Nation march Beneath her ensign as an eagle's wing; O'er shield and sheeted targe The banners of my faith most gaily swing; Moving to victory with solemn noise, With worship and with conquest, and the voice of myriads.

Date of composition 1930 (1900-07, 1930)
First published 1902-07, 1930
Type Marche
Catalogue Op. 39
Instruments Orchestra
In listings Famous Works
Autotranslations beta Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39
Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39
Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39