Motto of the
US Coast Guard, translated as "
Always Ready."
Words and music by
Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck,
USCG
Verse
From
North and
South and
East and
West,
The
Coast Guard's in the fight.
Destroying subs and
landing troops,
The
Axis feels our might.
For we're the first
invaders,
On every
fighting field.
Afloat,
ashore, on men and
Spars,
You'll find the
Coast Guard shield.
Chorus
We're always ready for the call,
We place our trust in
Thee.
Through howling
gale and
shot and
shell,
To win our
victory.
"
Semper Paratus" is our guide,
Our
pledge, our motto, too.
We're "Always Ready," do or die!
Aye! Coast Guard,
we fight for you.