A Nation Once Again

A nation once again, A nation once again, And Ireland long a providence be A nation once again. And from that time through wildest woe That hope has shone a far light Nor could love's brightest summer glow Outshine that solemn starlight It seemed to watch above my head In forum fields and fame It's angle voice sang 'round my head a nation once again. A nation once again, A nation once again, And Ireland long a providence be A nation once again So as I grew from boy to man I bent me to that bidding My spirit of each selfish plan And cruel passion ridding For thus I hope some day to aid Oh can such hope be vain When my dear country should be made A nation once again. A nation once again, A nation once again, And Ireland long a providence be A nation once again.