Ode to Sacred Heart Council 3511 Knights of Columbus

A throwback to the older days of the Knights of Columbus Council 3511 at , Eureka could be enjoyed by the members as a memo from Grand Knight becomes a fact.

For years, this singing of the Opening and Closing Odes have been omitted at the meetings, and now our council again will include this bit of sound information in our program. 

On March 13, the Council hosted a District First Degree for several new members.  Here are the words of the Odes.

                          Opening Ode

Sing ye praises loud and long

And let the unenlightened know

In every echo of your song

The great deeds done, tho' long ago

By Columbus of the valiant soul

Who first old Neptune has controlled

Despite of envy, intrigue, gold

In the dim past of long ago.

With vessels three, o'er stormy sea

He thrilled the world of long ago

While wisdom linked with destiny

In justice scales its weight did throw.

We are his hiers, we wear his name

We boast his deeds we spread his fame

Our order is the shining flame

That lights the gloom of long ago.

                     Closing Ode

Now our evening's work is done

Then let us ev'ry one

Join in a song

Long may our order stand

Foremost in this free land

Ready with heart in hand

To right each wrong

We have a mission great

True to our Church and State

Onward we move

We dry the Mourner's tear

The tired heart we cheer

Faith in our works appear,

Upheld by Love