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 Unchallenged, shall we always stand,
 * Secure, apart, aloof?

Be not deceived. That hour shall come
 * Which puts us to the proof.

Then, that we hold the trust we have
 * Safeguarded for our sons,

Let us cease dreaming! Let us have
 * More ships, more troops, more guns!