English poem
The Captain
by Abbie Farwell Brown (1871–1927)
We who have challenged fate To buy the boon of peace, Shall we not watch and wait, Nor from the vigil cease? Pray God for strength and trust his word, Guarding our treasure with a sword!
We who have burned the past Upon an altar fire, Will pay our lives at last To win the soul’s desire. Give us our peace! Renew our faith, O Lord, to seek it unto death!