"First in war" was he, A soldier and a friend. A people's freedom was his field, Which loyally he did defend. "First in peace" was he, A leader tested and tried. A new-born nation was his realm Which wisely he did guide. "First in their hearts" was he -- Brave hearts of his countrymen, Who happy now, from bondage free, Most gratefully did adore him. "Father of his country," @3is@1 he, Honored and revered by all, Whose name down through the ages His valiant deeds will ever recall. |