AU REYOIR!
Our mother is calling fioni ove^ the Our mother so great m word and deeu, " M-3' childioii, mj children, oh, come to me — I want your help in my soiost need!" We give our silver, we give our gold, Would give the hl'cblcod of Uic heart, We give a love that ne'er giow.s cold, O. mother, to thee, so dear thou art. We've faith in thee and thy righteous cau«e, - Faith in thee, and thy cod-like phui. Purest justice and equal laws, Mcicy and hope for the poor black n.sui. A people nursed By thy fo&teiiug care, Fiee as air in this sun-bright land, Our sons who have grown up strong and fair, We give, O moxlier — a noble band. Fated the pride of the Boer to tame, Sons of the "Empire, bold and true, Fear' ess riders, with hearts of flame, Our prayers and hopes aie all with you. God shield you well in the awful st.ife, Where the winged Death flies fierce and fast, Shield and guard each brave young life, And bring you back to your home ai. latl. — M. O. S. Tauranga, February 22.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2401, 8 March 1900, Page 65
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190AU REYOIR! Otago Witness, Issue 2401, 8 March 1900, Page 65
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