1. 1 www.kofcnc.org And let the unenlightened know, In ev’ry echo of your song, Sing ye his praises loud and long, The great deeds done, tho’ long ago,

2. 2 www.kofcnc.org Who first old Neptune has controlled, By Columbus of the valiant soul, Despite of envy, intrigue, gold, In the dim past of long ago.

3. 3 www.kofcnc.org He thrilled the world of long ago, While wisdom linked with destiny, With vessels three o’er stormy sea, In justice scales its weight did throw.

4. 4 www.kofcnc.org We boast his deeds; we spread his fame; We are his heirs; we wear his name; Our Order is the shining flame, That lights the gloom of long ago.

5. 5 www.kofcnc.org Then let us ev’ry one, Join in a song. Now our evening’s work is done, Long may our Order stand

6. 6 www.kofcnc.org Ready with heart and hand Foremost in this free land, To right each wrong.

7. 7 www.kofcnc.org True to our Church and State, Onward we move. We have a mission great, We dry the mourner’s tear,

8. 8 www.kofcnc.org Faith in our works appear, The tired heart we cheer, Upheld by Love.