THIS NEW DARK AGE.
■ Our minds go back to that time, long ago, When Europe lay enveloped m a night 7 Of fear and superstition, and the light Of learning flickered to its feeblest glow. Now the barbarian leaves his trail of woe Once more abroad. To-day, before our sight, The Dark Age looms upon us. This we fight, And. we alone are left to face the foe. Our fate rests with us. now or nevermore Shall we prove whether our old fire remains. Come! We have English blood within our veins: . Let us be proud this cause is now our own, Heartened, not fearful, that we stand alone— Counting the honour higher than before ! GEOFFREY GETHING RILEY.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 245, 13 September 1940, Page 6
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118THIS NEW DARK AGE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 245, 13 September 1940, Page 6
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