Through ages dark in bondage held,
And freed by accident of state,
Deemed strangers where our fathers dwelled,
The strife of party feud and hate.
******
Arouse, awake, bend to your oars!
Much work remains yet to be done;
Till opened wide all closed doors,
Rest not, nor think the battle won.
******
Unite to build the race in wealth,
For money is a magic key;
Seek power frankly, not by stealth,
And use it wisely as may be.
With all thy getting, wisdom get;
Acquaint thyself with minds that soared;
'Tis knowledge makes the distance set
'Twixt cultured men and savage horde.
******
No cloud of doubt disturbs my mind.
This nation's destined to be one,
And future ages sure must find
The night dispelled by risen sun.
Hence, let us pass with hopes renewed.
Fresh courage for the daily care;
Forget past wrongs, avoid all feud,
And only what is noble dare.
The brave men we have honored here
Knew how to die like heroes true;
Who questions we will be their peer,
If we like heroes learn to do?
