While sturdier soldiers carved o'er each,

"Victor, God's little lamb."

Miles after miles of graves,

League after league of tombs,

The cross upon each conqueror's brow

Light up the catacombs;

"'Tis in this sign we conquer."

Sounds on the blood-stained track;

"'Tis in this sign we conquer,"

We gladly answer back.