Part 2 — THE LESSON OF THE HOUR.

I. Strong in faith for the future, Drawing our hope from the past, Manfully standing to battle, However may blow the blast: Onward still pressing undaunted, Let the foe be strong as he may, Though the sky be dark as midnight, Remembering the dawn of day. II. Strong in the cause of freedom, Bold for the sake of right, Watchful and ready always, Alert by day and night: With a sword for the foe of freedom, From whatever side he come, The same for the open foeman And the traitorous friend at home. III. Strong with the arm uplifted, And nerved with God's own might, In an age of glory living In a holy cause to fight: And whilom catching music Of the future's minstrelsy, As those who strike for freedom Blows that can never die. IV. Strong, though the world may threaten, Though thrones may totter down, And in many an Old World palace, Uneasy sits the crown: Not for the present only Is the war we wage to-day, But the sound shall echo ever When we shall have passed away. V. Strong—'tis an age of glory, And worth a thousand years Of petty, weak disputings, Of ambitious hopes and fears: And we, if we learn the lesson All-glorious and sublime, Shall go down to future ages As heroes for all time. VI. Strong—not in human boasting, But with high and holy will, The means of a mighty Worker His purpose to fulfil: O patient warriors, watchers— A thousandfold your power If ye read with prayerful purpose The Lesson of the Hour.