OCR Text |
Show RECESSIONAL? (With profound apologies to Kipling) God of our Fathers, who of old Gave to our earthly sires tno light) A flaming standard to unfold To Freedom, Justice nnd to Right Lord God of Hosts bo with us yet Lest wo forget, lest we forget! The clank of chains; the savngo wild Havo melted under Freedoms sway Tho tyrannies that hearts defiled Are but tho wrongs of yesterday. Lord God of Hosts, havo mercy yet Lest wo forget, lest wo forget! Our Father's God, It was Thy plan That on our soil should grow a hope Of mercy to long suffering man, A new thought glorious In scope, Judge of the nations, guide us yet . Lest wo forget, lest we forget! i If Infirm. Judgment dulls tho light Whero Sovereign Wisdom so long' reigned, . , ( And .plain men wonder at the sight ' ' i -j' i And sages stand aghast and shamed Lord God of Hqsts, have mercy 'yet, ,Leatj y,e. orget, lest; we forget ( j . ! Watch o'er our country, God above Give to our rulers light and grace , Guide Thou our Destiny In Lovo And make our standard symbol Peace; Have' mercy Lord, upon us yet, .. ' Lest we forget, lest we forget! |