And what is holy blessing from on high
But perseverance hallowed, set apart
To nourish here the hoping human heart.
Arise, such consecration passeth by.

And whither tread Saint Peter coming nigh
If not straight up to evil wholly weighed.
Because of him they know be not afraid.
Arise, as one who trod there passeth by.

And what is greatness in each human eye
Save the hero to be found in each.
His gift to all of being, was this to teach.
Arise, for such a hero passeth by.