Courage

Knowing the right and true, Let the world say to you Worst that it can: Answer despite the blame, Answer despite the shame, I’ll not belie my name,— I’ll be a man!

Armed only with the right, Standing alone to fight Wrong, old as time, Holding up hands to God Over the rack and rod,— Over the crimson sod, That is sublime!

Monarchs of old, at will Parcelled the world, but still Crowns may be won: Yet there are piles to light,— Putting all fear to flight, Shouting for truth and right, Who will mount on?