The Lighthouse Builders

On head and height their stars are bright Where sails and steamers go, Where southward flares the Dondrah light Or the twin Maidens glow. Praise be to those who set them there Above the 'longshore foam, Wishing luck to men who fare where the welcome watch-lights glare, And a fair voyage home. To some the pride of arches wide, Statue and sculptured urn; To these the guarding lights that guide At night when no stars burn, A far-seen hand upheld on high Above the wandering foam, Wishing luck and victory to the vessels going by And a fair voyage home. All seamen know the lights that glow And, seeing, bless their name Who set wherever ship may go A column crowned with flame, - A pillar on some hero's grave Far-seen across the foam, Wishing luck across the wave to the seaward-faring brave, And a fair voyage home.