Passing on with stately step and haughty
Through the gauntlet of the common people,
On my breast—for deeds accounted threefold—
Hangs the medal that the Lord awarded.

'Tis the feast-day of unfeigning servants:
A whole rainfall fills the laps of dresses!
So the Tsar, from his throne in the heavens,
Honors those of steadfast, loyal purpose.

Hands off, people! Mine the spoils! Ashine on
That stern breast—devout mark of High Calling
And Distinction—Order of the Lion
And the Sun—a maple leaf that's fallen.

25 September 1918

[Feast] Day of [Saint] Sergius