Edward Quintard, Battle Hymn and Litany (1899)
“ THOU God who guardeth o'er the earth And ruleth o'er the sea, We freemen of a fearless land Bend down our knee to Thee. Grant us the might to face the foe With valiant heart and then— Give us the power to smite the blow And fight the fight like men. ”
Edward Quintard, Battle Hymn and Litany (1899)
“ Lo! our strength is a reed in the wind, a leaf in the storm, Yet our tongues run riot in pitiless words and wild boasts, Forgetting, O God, that our might is the might of the worm, Be merciful, Lord, be merciful, Lord God of Hosts. Once more let the glad earth be filled with the joy of its song. Let the peace which surpasseth the understanding of men Uplift our sad hearts ”
