Success and long life to the “G. O. P.” As she starts on her voyage again; Let us speed her forth with a three times three O’er a sunny and tranquil main. A thousand times has our gallant ship Her course sped over the seas; Through wintry gales sped the silver sails, Or haply the summer breeze. Then success and long life to the “G. O. P.” ’Tis with hands all round, and across the sea, That we speed her forth with our three times three! A thousand times have her sails been set O’er a cargo of golden grain; A thousand times may she bear it yet, And a thousand to that again! For her freight has ever more precious grown, Each time we have watched her start, With the varied cheer that has grown so dear To many a home and heart. Then success and long life to the “G. O. P.” ’Tis with hands all round, and across the sea, That we speed her forth with our three times three! Success and long life to the Captain staunch, May his hand, so kindly and strong, Yet for many a year the good ship launch He has guided so well and long. Success and long life to her faithful crew, Long, long may they rally round, And one and all, at their Captain’s call, Be “ready and willing” found! Then success and long life to the “G. O. P.” ’Tis with hands all round, and across the sea, That we speed her forth with our three times three! Helen Marion Burnside.