A duty done is victory won,

E'en though in the doing,

Efforts may fail to bring avail

In lines we are pursuing.

Nothing is lost whate'er the cost,

When efforts made are noble,

Beyond the sky acts never die,

And honor's crown is double.

Right cannot fail, but must prevail,

If noble be the motive;

Heaven is nigher if we aspire

With hearts sincere and votive.

Much strength we gain when we maintain

A truth for truth's sake solely;

A mighty power guides effort's hour

And stamps its cause as holy.

If honest heart act well its part,

And ask the aid of heaven

Its feeblest word will be so heard

That succor will be given.

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