They have won renown among the nations.

They have grown in wealth and in power.

They have subdued a mighty rebellion.

They have carried their flag in triumph to the ends of the earth.
They have wrested the last vestige of power in this hemisphere from an old and proud nation who once occupied the place that England has since occupied and which it seems likely we are to occupy hereafter.

They have resisted many strong temptations and acquired much glory.