But while they trembled at their homes,

They leaned on God whence victory comes.

Then shout the Flag, our Mothers’ Flag,

In memory of their well-spent lives;

Then wave the Flag, our Mothers’ Flag,

The Star-gemmed Flag of brave hearts and their wives.

Our Sisters, too, were bravely dear,

They gave their smiles, they wept their tear;

And rested in their mothers’ arms,