Verse 1

Now praise we great and famous men, The fathers named in story; And praise the Lord who now as then Reveals in man His glory.

Verse 2

Praise we the wise and brave and strong, Who graced their generation; Who helped the right, and fought the wrong, And made our folk a nation.

Verse 3

Praise we the great of heart and mind, The singers sweetly gifted, Whose music like a mighty wind The souls of men uplifted.

Verse 4

Praise we the peaceful men of skill Who builded homes of beauty, And, rich in art, made richer still The brotherhood of duty.

Verse 5

So praise we great and famous men, The fathers, named in story; And praise the Lord who now as then Reveals in man His glory.