The pummeling of the drums Bids a mighty farewell As beasts from darkest wood Rise from sylvan wells For out of the thicket We march into the moor Past familiar thistle and heather Who must battle endure Onward, onward we march Without fear or regret Ne’er a doubtful conviction Beseech our worthy quest I weep for what’s been lost I cry out in lament My grief shall be my stave On the solemn march towards death On the solemn march towards death