The Native Iowan

Its the end of this year’s memorial-day for what are affectionally referred to as The ANZACS…

What and or who is an ANZAC?

The ANZACs were soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, a military formation from the First World War. 

Often referred to as “the Colonials”. There is much discussion and writing about the ANZACs and their bravery.

These days there is less respect for deeds of historical importance. Less memory of that which shaped our modern world. Less appreciation for those who were involved, suffered and died.

Thats kinda sad…

Lest We Forget

God of our fathers, known of old,
Lord of our far-flung battle line,
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine —
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

The tumult and the shouting dies;
The Captains and the Kings depart:
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

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!

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!

For heathen heart that puts her trust
In reeking tube and iron shard,
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And, guarding, calls not Thee to guard;
For frantic boast and foolish word—
Thy Mercy on Thy People, Lord!