50 LEXICON OF 
Signification . . Brave. 
Emblem Nasturtium. 
Sentiment .... Honor to the Brave. 
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Willingly we honor the brave spirit, who meets 
unshrinkingly life's great duties, and with all her 
armor on, walks boldly forth to victory. Her shield 
and breastplate virtue ; modesty her guard ; holy 
faith her watch-word. Thus protected she fears not 
the assaults of folly, vice, and crime; she guards 
the citadels of her heart, with such assiduous care, 
that no lurking foe can there gain access. 
When temptation comes in any form, it is bravely 
met, and surely conquered. All life’s varied ills are 
borne with fortitude invincible ; and when life’s last 
struggle is over, the spirit which thus has gained a 
victory, shall wear a conqueror’s crown, and reign 
forever in that blessed land, which the Almighty 
King grants to those, who on the great battle-field 
of life, have overcome the enemies of truth, and 
love, and holiness. 
