H-ighest hill is climbed,
E-arly fifteenth of October;
R-ugged edge of the mountain
M-akes it a great challenger.
E-ver highest hill is trekked, it's truly a long hard journey;
S-teep surface of the rock is too difficult, not easy.
C-liff's ridge is arduous,
A-n Augean task to fulfill;
Y-ou have to be strong enough,
A-nd brave to endure the chill.
B-ecause of your faith,
Y-our hope and your zeal;
A-nother triumph is within reach,
B-y going up the highest hill.
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