Comrades, pour the wine to-night For the parting is with dawn!
Oh, the clink of cups together, With the daylight coming on!
Greet the morn With a double horn, When strong men drink together!
Comrades, gird your swords to-night, For the battle is with dawn!
Oh, the clash of s.h.i.+elds together, With the triumph coming on!
Greet the foe, And lay him low, When strong men fight together!
Comrades, watch the tides to-night, For the sailing is with dawn!
Oh, to face the spray together, With the tempest coming on!
Greet the sea With a shout of glee, When strong men roam together!
Comrades, give a cheer to-night, For the dying is with dawn!
Oh, to meet the stars together, With the silence coming on!
Greet the end As a friend a friend, When strong men die together!
THE END.