Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LORD ROBERTS, by GEORGE MURRAY (1830-1910)


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First Line: He came, he saw, he conquered; though his heart
Last Line: The idol of his country and his queen.
Subject(s): England; Fathers & Sons; Roberts, Frederick Sleigh (1832-1914); Soldiers; English


He came, he saw, he conquered; though his heart
Bled for his only son in battle slain
God's pity aided him to play his part,
And gave him glory to console his pain.

Tears we accord him in his grief,
Cheers for each triumph won,
England will ne'er forget her chief
Who sorrows for his son.

Dense clouds of darkness overcast the sky
When, sad but stern, the grey-haired warrior came,
Scathed the rude foe like lightning from on high,
And blotted out the old Majuba's shame.

Great God of hosts! protect our champion's life,
Save him, O Lord, fresh laurels still to glean,
And keep the memory of his valour green.
Crown him as Victor in the deadly strife
The idol of his country and his Queen.





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