RIGA'S GRAND WELCOME 29 



We only know, what God is scheming 

 Shall be both lasting, strong and great. 



Two things thy banner has bespoken 



As stars involve a two-fold sense : 

 Of Heaven's realm they are a token, 



A symbol of God's providence. 



The wonders of God's grace confessing, 



We praise the Giver of all bread. 

 May His reward and fullest blessing 



Be poured upon Columbia's head! 



All hail Columbia, land fraternal ! 



Long live the Emperor of our land, 

 And on the base of truth eternal 



May their dominions firmly stand! 



MICHAEL A. SCHERBININ. 

 June 8, 1892. 



