A refuge in this world of good and ill,

When evil triumphs and our souls are riv'n;

A friend to all the friendless under heav'n;

A foe to fraud and all the lusts that kill.

O champion of the Truth, whate'er it be!

World-wand'rer over this terrestrial frame;

Twin-named with Darwin on the roll of fame;

This day we render homage unto thee;

For in thy steps o'er alien land and sea,

Where life burns fast and tropic splendours flame.