'Farewell and adieu' was the burden prevailing br Long since in the chant of a home-faring crew; br And the heart in us echoes, with laughing or wailing, br Farewell and adieu. br br Each year that we live shall we sing it anew, br With a water untravelled before us for sailing br And a water behind us that wrecks may bestrew. br br The stars of the past and the beacons are paling, br The heavens and the waters are hoarier of hue: br But the heart in us chants not an all unavailing br Farewell and adieu.