The man was loved, the man was idolized, br The man had every just and noble gift. br He took great burdens and he bore them well, br Believed in God but did not preach too much, br Believed and followed duty first and last br With marvellous consistency and force, br Was a great victor, in defeat as great, br No more, no less, always himself in both, br Could make men die for him but saved his men br Whenever he could save them was most kind br But was not disobeyed was a good father, br A loving husband, a considerate friend.