Offer it up!

Long live the Joe!
His praises sound
Again and yet again:
He strives to keep the Mudcat free
Of raucous tongue and pen:
All hail! The Shepherd of the Mud,
The friend of loving song:
Let all the throng of Mudcats sing
And heav'n the strain prolong.

Beleaguered by
By the foes of earth,
Beset by hosts of hell,
He guards the loyal flock of folk,
A watchful sentinel:
And still, amid the din and strife,
The clash of this and that,
He bears alone the Shepherd Staff,
The champion of the Cat.

Then raise the chant,
With heart and voice,
And tapping heel and toe:
"Long live the Shepherd of the Flock!
Long live thenfaithful Joe!"
Almighty Max has blessed his work,
Protect him in his ways,
Receive his prayer, fulfill his hopes,
And grant him length of days!