THE SOLDIER’S MISSION.

By A. W. Morse.

Haste thee, falter not, noble patriot band,
Bravely meet thy lot, firm maintain thy stand,
God, the God of War, who defends the just,
Give thine arm the power to defend thy trust.
Thy country called thine aid, prompt thine answer came:
“We’ll draw our battle blade, and shield our country’s name,
’Till our firm demand shall have been proclaimed,
Justice through the land—equal rights maintained.”
Welcome, welcome, then, to thy happy home,
Warm hearts wait thee, when thou mayst thus return
But shouldst thou fall in defense of right
With grateful hearts we’ll all cherish thy memory bright.

Infantry Button.

SOLDIER, I STAY TO PRAY FOR THEE.[7]

Words by J. S. Thovington. Music by J. W. Groschel.

Vocal Duett.

SOLDIER.
Lady, I go to fight for thee,
Where gory banners wave,
To fight for thee, and, oh, perchance
To find a soldier’s grave.
LADY.
Soldier, I stay to pray for thee,
A harder task is mine;
To which, and long in lonely grief,
That victory may be thine.
SOLDIER.
Lady, I go and fight for thee.
LADY.
Soldier, I stay and pray for thee.
BOTH.
And strength and faith combined,
Still form the magic sword,
Wherewith the Southrons victory find,
The Southrons victory find.

“Lady, I go to fight for thee!”

SOLDIER.
Fare thee well!
LADY.
Fare thee well!