Carry On! Poem by Virna Sheard

That all freedom may abide
Carry on!
For the brave who fought and died,
Carry on!
England's flag so long adored
Is the banner of the Lord-
His the cannon-His the sword-
Carry on, and on! Carry on!

Through the night of death and tears,
Carry on!
Through the hour that scars and sears,
Carry on!
Legions in the flame-torn sky,-
Armies that go reeling by,-
Only once can each man die;
Carry on!

For the things you count the best,
Carry on!
Take love with you,-leave the rest-
Carry on!
Though the fight be short or long,
Men of ours-O dear and strong-
Yours will be the Victor's song,
Carry on-and on! Carry on!