THE HOME GUARD WANTS YOU
To help in rallying others to the Home Guard and stimulating those already in an appeal was. recently made for a Home Guard Song. This contribution by H. Gallagher, Wellington, has been accepted by the organisation as a suitable set of words for music. When the music has been provided — a composer is now at work on it-the song will be put over the air. HOME GUARD RALLY Roll up, hesitators! there is work for men to do, We've taken up the challenge and mean to see it through. Take your station by the nation, There’s a Home Guard job for you! Join the Home Guard-join up now, Meet the menace to our shore, With your aid we'll show them how, You’re the man we're looking for. If you love your country, if for liberty you stand, You can show your loyalty and lend a helping ,hand; You're assisting by enlisting With the nearest Home Command,
Join the Home Guard-join up now, Help your country win the war, With your aid we’ll show them how, Ydu’te the man we're looking for. Home and wife and children are relying on your £rit, Prove you're true New Zealand and the stuff that doesn’t quit; While you’re gaining Home Guard training You’re contributing your bit. Join the Home Guard-join up now, Be New Zealand to the core, With your aid we’ll show them how, You’re the man we're looking for. Our sons are giving battle to the foe across the sea, Ours to guard their heritage-the trust for you and meShall we falter, pause, or alter, While they fight to keep us tree? Join the Home Guard-join up now, We’re resolved to guard the door, With your aid we’ll show them how, You're the man we’re looking for.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 90, 14 March 1941, Page 3
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300THE HOME GUARD WANTS YOU New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 90, 14 March 1941, Page 3
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