The meteor flag of England
Shall yet terrific burn;
Till danger’s troubled night depart
And the star of peace return.
Then, then, ye ocean-warriors!
Our song and feast shall flow
To the fame of your name,
When the storm has ceased to blow!
When the fiery fight is heard no more,
And the storm has ceased to blow!
_BRITAIN_:
Ireland, what message do you bring?
_IRELAND_ (_stepping forward and saluting_):
And when did Erin e’er hold back,
When Freedom called for men?
I’m with you to the finish, friends,
For God and the Right, Amen!
_ALL_ (_with upraised banners_):
“God and the Right, Amen!”