POETRY
STAND FAST. Retreat is not defeat, Whate'er the foe may say; 'Tis ours to trust our splendid men, Who stand to front the odds again ; 'Tis ours always to pray. That, when they hide the shock Of battles fierce and long, Our fathers' God may with them be, And bless 'he peerless chivalry Of right against foul wrong. Stand fast let us each one Behind the far Hung line: All of us in our chosen place. Our "bit" still doing by God's grace; Till on our banners shine. The sun of victory, ■; And peace the world bless. Not vain shall be the sacrifice Not vain the deatli one hero dies, For ub and righteousness. D. W. Macdonald.
WOMEN OF ENCLAND. How can we serve thee best, Land of our love? In what encounter pressed Our ardour prove? Mothers o' sons of thee, Each claims the call, Sister or wife be we, Thy daughters all. When all the troops have passed Through war's stern gate, When through dumb hours aghast Wo breathless wait, When it may bo by lire . Wo too are tried, Let every pang inspire Courage and pride! 0 God our help of old, Help us to-day! Lift up our hearts, and hold Evil at bay: Let us be bravo and strong, Firm to the end; So England's women shall England defendl
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Lake County Press, Issue 2795, 24 July 1919, Page 2
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224POETRY Lake County Press, Issue 2795, 24 July 1919, Page 2
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