 | J. G. Vos - 2006 - 566 σελίδες
...attitude that the poet Kipling had in mind in writing his "Recessional," the last stanza of which is: For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube...boast and foolish word, Thy mercy on Thy people, Lord! It was truly a remarkable family, this family of Lamech, the descendant of Cain. In Lamech and his... | |
 | Graham W. Hardy - 2007 - 168 σελίδες
...Allegiance. Even the word Christianity is banned from schools and commercial enterprises. As Kipling wrote: "All valiant dust that builds on dust, And, guarding,...boast and foolish word Thy mercy on Thy people, Lord. " What does it really mean for the Lord to build the house of civilization? How can the words In God... | |
 | Nele Bemong, Mirjam Truwant, Pieter Vermeulen - 2008 - 268 σελίδες
...sense. If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget! The sentiment is clear enough: if we get carried away, Lord,... | |
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Far/called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget — lest we forget! 
