PRO PATRIA
(For the N.Z. Tablet.) My fight is o'er— A few short hours, and this deep mortal wound Shall shed my life's blood on the battle-ground, V And then —a wooden cross, a lowly mound— My fight is o'er. I fear not death, I shrink not from the. grave, For I shall lie beside my comrades brave; Have mercy, Lord, Who strength and courage gave, My fight is o'er. Thus I would die With sword in hand and face toward the foe, For Cause and Country I have struck a blow ! Death cannot rob me of the pride I know. Thus I would die At duty's call, for I shall win this day A crown of glory, and- no man shall say I was afraid, or faltered in the fray Thus I would die. —Harold Gallagher. Duuediu.
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New Zealand Tablet, 17 June 1915, Page 27
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138PRO PATRIA New Zealand Tablet, 17 June 1915, Page 27
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