There’s no knowing where we’re rowing

or which way the river’s flowing.

Is it raining, is it snowing

Is a hurricane a-blowing

Not a speck of light is showing,

so the danger must be growing.

Are the fires of Hell a-glowing?

Is the grisly reaper mowing?

Yes, the danger must be growing

for the rowers keep on rowing,

and they’re certainly not showing

any signs that they are slowing.