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THE VIGIL
Know'st thou what is Hatred's meed?What the surest gain of Greed?England wilt thou dare to-nightPray that God defend the Right?
Single-hearted, unafraid,Hither all thy heroes came,On this altar's steps were laidGordon's life and Outram's fame.England if thy will be yetBy their great example set,Here beside thine arms to-nightPray that God defend the Right.
So shalt thou when morning comesRise to conquer or to fall,Joyful hear the rolling drums,Joyful hear the trumpets call.Then let Memory tell thy heart;"England! what thou wert, thou art!"Gird thee with thine ancient might,Forth! and God defend the Right!
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