For flesh and blood can not compare,
Such genuine valour and angelic care.
As you displayed, without one thought
Of the sleepless nights on you it brought;
May God His blessings on you descend,
Is a soldier's prayer whom you did befriend.
When you this earthly race have run,
May Angels lead you to the Son,
There to sing with Christ for evermore,
Whom here, on earth, you ever did adore.