My hope during troubled times When my knees are firmly holding ground, The alter pros' an Angel's muse, From whence I poise my fortitude.
My head unbowed lifted to my hope, My courage determined, forged the night. Shall I regard each battle Heaven's gain, Arrived I at fate's ironic refrain?
No nobler mind had life to live Save the sacrifice on cross and tomb, Delivered souls too lame to tell The valiant heart of mine EMANUEL.