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THE SOLDIER'S WIFE, by                    
First Line: He offered himself for the land he loved
Last Line: All honor we owe to her.
Subject(s): War - Home Front


HE offered himself for the land he loved,
But what shall we say of her?
He gave to his country a soldier's life;
'T was dearer by far to the soldier's wife.
All honor to-day to her!

He went to the war while his blood was hot,
But what shall we say of her?
He saw for himself through the battle's flame
A hero's reward on the scroll of fame;
What honor is due to her?

He offered himself, but his wife did more,
All honor to-day to her!
For dearer than life was the gift she gave
In giving the life she would die to save;
What honor is due to her?

He gave up his life at his country's call,
But what shall we say of her?
He offered himself as a sacrifice,
But she is the one who pays the price;
All honor we owe to her.





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