DON'T

1

Though our spirits be frustrated
And our hopes sadly deferr'd,
Don't sag, don't flag, just pull on
With grim and mute forbearance
On and on unto our goal
Until our final mission we attain.

2

Though the ways oppose,
Adverse fate thwarts our means,
Don't mumble, don't complain,
"Persevere!" the soul dictates.
Then fairer the work outgrows
And more potent far the spell.