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These did not pass in selfishness; they died for all mankind;
They died to build a better world for all who stay behind;
And we who hold their memory dear, and bring them flowers to-day,
Should consecrate ourselves once more to live and die as they.
These were defenders of the faith and guardians of the truth;
That you and [...]
He was just a small church parson when the war broke out, and heLooked and dressed and acted like all parsons that we see.He wore the cleric’s broadcloth and he hooked his vest behind,But he had a man’s religion and he had a strong man’s mind,And he heard the call to duty, and he quit [...]
I may never be a hero, I am past the limit now,There are pencil marks of silver Time has left upon my brow;I shall win no service medals, I shall hear no cannons’ roar,I shall never fight a battle higher up than eagles soar,But I hope my children’s children may recall my name with prideAs [...]
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