MY COUNTRY: TIS FOR THEE
(For the N.Z. Tablet .) ’Tis for thee, my native land, ! My life blood ebbs away, I’ve sacrificed my hopes, my dreams. To help you win the fray. I’ve left behind my friends, my love, ‘ ; And all that’s dear to me, _ But sweetest thought beyond all pain, .. My country ’tis for thee. :■ v v: ’Tis for thee, my native land, I offer up my life; > \ ■ Accept the humble sacrifice , ■'(' ■- - "Of one who faced the strife. - ; . Farewell, sweet land of liberty. rj:& . . 1 ; > 1 Your sons will keep you free, /.; yv. Oh, sweetest thought, beyond ail pakr* X % --t"*•* &JM-S AsR/iSs&Susi?.** - My country— tisi for thee: ; t: ■•' , . - June Verson. ; :
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New Zealand Tablet, 27 September 1917, Page 10
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112MY COUNTRY: TIS FOR THEE New Zealand Tablet, 27 September 1917, Page 10
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