SONS OF THE EMPIRE
Long live this great British Empire of. our's, W011 by our valorous fathers of old, Praised for its fairness to all' other Powers, Famed for its beauty and riehes untold. Sons that it breeds are a trustworthy band, Guided by God's Holy Scriptures are they, L'ver for freedom and justiee they stand, . Gladly they'd make all men brothcrs for aye Chorus : Sons of the Empire, Defenders of Right, Striving to banish all wrongs that they see;' Glorious sons in a game or a fight, DuLlful, loyal and as brave as can be. Long live our noble King George on his Throne, Keeping our Empire united and free, One of the greatest of Monarchs e'er known, Honoured and loved by his people is he. Long live Elizabeth, wife of our King, Beautiful gracious, adorable Queen God bless and guard them, and unto them bring Hours of the happiest ever they've seen. Long live our Navy, our stay and our pride, Covered with glory it won in the past, Ever 'tis guarding the seas far and wide Keeping them free for our trade which is vast. Always secure with our Navy are we, So let use wisely this safeguard maintain Till the day comes when all nations agree, Ne'er to make war on this earth here again. Long live our Armies and Air Forces, too, Winners of all the great fights they were in, Finest of heroes this world ever knew, Precious are they to their cbuntry and kin. God bless the sons of the Empire, I say, Also Allies who have helped in the • war,.. Conquered the barbarous foeman haye they,. Lord give us peace now that'll la£t ' evermore. — Richards T. Roberts, Senr. Shannon. . ... •
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Chronicle (Levin), 16 December 1946, Page 3
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287SONS OF THE EMPIRE Chronicle (Levin), 16 December 1946, Page 3
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