Courage

Dangers do but dare me,
Terrors cannot scare me,
God my guide, I'll bear me
          Manfully for ever,--
Trouble's darkest hour
Shall not make me cower
To the Spectre's power,--
          Never, never, never!

Up, my heart, and brace thee,
While the perils face thee,
In thyself encase thee
          Manfully for ever,--
Foes may howl around me,
Fears may hunt and hound me,--
Shall their yells confound me?
          Never, never, never!

Constant, calm, unfearing,
Boldly persevering,
In good conscience steering
          Manfully for ever,--
Winds and waves defying,
And on God relying,
Shall He find me flying?
          Never, never, NEVER!