The loom of time was set before the dawn, and hands both firm and fair,
Have spun the threads of toil and truth with wisdom, love, and care.
From hearth to hall, from field to throne, they shaped the world anew,
And where they walked, the earth has known what steady hearts can do.
So lift the torch, let banners fly, and sing their glories high!
For they have carved the path we tread beneath an open sky.
Not bound by chains nor silenced speech, nor fear of fleeting fate,
But marching forth in strength and grace, their triumphs to create.
(By John Shenton)