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 There are many to cheer when the battle begins,
 * There are many to shout for the right;

There are many to rail at the world and its sins,
 * But few have the grit for the fight.

There are thousands to start with a rush for the fray
 * When the fighting seems easy to do,

But when danger is present and rough is the way,
 * The few have to see the job through.

It is easy to quit with a battle unwon,
 * It is hard to press on to success;

It is easy to stop with a purpose undone,
 * It is hard to encounter distress.

And many will march when the roadway is clear
 * And the glorious goal is in view,

But the many, too often, when dangers appear,
 * Aren’t willing to see the fight through.