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!