HERITAGE

We feel them oft' in times of strife
  the shadows from our past
  all those who led to where we are
  have gained rest now at last

And yet their lives, though great or small
  have followed us 'till now
  their words or deeds, ideas or works
  remain to show us how

How best to build on what they've done
  how best to face our foes
  how best to live our present lives
  and deal with present woes

These pioneers who cleared the land
  for farmers' fields and towns
  whose days have passed like grains of sand
  their dreams have been passed down

The ones who joined this disparate earth
  with railroads' steel and highway's girth
  who brought us light by damming streams
  and hope by kindling their sons' dreams

Live even now and watch like spies
  their glint is seen behind our eyes