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THE BAND by PERCY STICKNEY GRANT

First Line: THE BAND STOPS PLAYING THAT GAILY LED
Last Line: JUSTICE' ONE STROKE IT STILL CAN HEAR.

The band stops playing that gaily led
And thrilled the troops with faith sublime.
Sharply one drum-tap sounds instead
To keep the tired feet in time.

Love stops its music-march of life,
High-stepped, triumphant, brave and clear.
What then spurs soul to rescuing strife?
Justice' one stroke it still can hear.



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