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[Army of Science! ever marching]

Army of Science! ever marching,
All the roads of nature searching,
Conquering ignorance, knowledge winning,
Every end a new beginning,
Fearless and unselfish fighters,
Dragon-tamers, python-smiters,
Deadlier minimi pursuing
In their ambush out of viewing,
Ev'n the subtle realm of ether
Not beyond you altogether,—
Stop! Behold a sacred border
Which you pass not: else disorder
Falls upon your troops, and madness.
See to it, leaders. But, with gladness,
Simple souls walk freely there
And breathe on earth celestial air.