FOR OUR SEAMEN.

Seamen, a song for you
Down on the deep,
Lovers may long for you,
Mothers may weep;
You shall not take your ease
Home from the heavy seas
Till from our enemies
Secure we sleep.

England believes in you,
Seamen, her sons;
Her high heart heaves in you
Venturous ones;
Soon shall ye come to grips,
Soon shall your long grey ships
Deal with their lighting lips
Death from your guns.

Songs shall be sung of you,
Tales shall be told;
Fame shall be young of you
When we are old;
Long through the countryside
Shall their brave names abide
Who fought, endured, and died
Our peace to hold.