America To England
by George Edward Woodberry (1855-1930) |
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MOTHER of nations, of them eldest we,
Well is it
found, and happy for the state,
When that which makes men
proud first makest them great,
And such our fortune is
who sprang from thee,
And brought to this new land from
over sea
The faith that can with every household mate,
And freedom whereof law is magistrate,
And thoughts that
make men brave, and leave them free.
O Mother of our
faith, our law, our lore,
What shall we answer thee if
thou shouldst ask
How this fair birthright doth in us
increase?
There is no home but Christ is at the door;
Freely our toiling millions choose life's task;
Justice
we love, and next to justice peace. |
By George Edward Woodberry (1855-1930)
Listed November 16, 2013 |
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