Chorus—Press onward, do not fear, sisters, etc.

Say not you’r strong, and love to work,

Are healthier than your brother,

Who for a blacksmith is designed,

Such feelings you must smother;

Your restless hands fold up or gripe

Your waist unto a span,

And spend your strength in looking out

To hail the coming man.

Chorus—Press onward, do not fear, sisters, etc.