Afar the fierce Frank bayonets shone,
And from his lips escaped a moan,
Excel no more!
"Think of the Past!" the young men said,
"Like SAUL you towered by the head
Midst those three Titans, Prussia's pride!"
Softly that once stern voice replied,
"Excel no more!"
"Oh, stay," the young men cried, "and mix
Once more in Teuton Politics!"