But when it’s played—be it ace or king—
We still can trump it,—and still can sing—
Pull, brothers, pull! the game goes fast,
But the Congress is near, and the danger’s past.
Muscovy’s bluster and Gladstone’s tongue
But steady our boat the surges among,
God of our fathers! guide our hand
For justice, freedom, and fatherland.
So shall we thankfully sing at last,
“Peace is secured and all danger past.”