The star of gold

The silv'ry stars in heaven tell their lore

Of worlds that pass unto a boundless shore

In pale, supernal light

All through the night

A star of blue upon a field of snow,

Hemm'd in by bands of deepest crimson glow,

A brave man's deed displays

Through many waning days

What is the grim but glorious story told

By that same star when it is turn'd to gold?

It proves a brave man's proudest sacrifice,

It proves that man has pay'd the highest price

To set the world for ever free;

And through eternity

That golden star will shine afar;

Oh, star of gold!