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GOD SAVE THE WORLD; A MARCHING SONG OF THE WORLD WAR by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: NOW FOR THE WORLD WE DARE TO FIGHT
Last Line: GOD SAVE THE WORLD!
Subject(s): WORLD WAR I; FIRST WORLD WAR;

Now for the world we dare to fight,
Now for the world with all our might,
Now for the world, to make it right, --
God save the world!

Down with the despots, pull them down,
Shameful sceptre and cruel crown;
Up with leaders of just renown,
God save the world!

Banish cowardice, doubt, and fear,
This, this, this is the golden year,
Here is redemption, now and here,
God save the world!

Who for liberty dares to die?
Who for brotherhood far and high?
I, God helping me, I, I, I!
God save the world!

Comrades resolute, comrades true,
Ours is the chance to put it through,
This, God helping us, this we'll do, --
God save the world!



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