Our Intellectual Strength and Weakness / A Short Historical and Critical Review of Literature, Art and Education in Canada

by John George Bourinot

And put the craven and base to an open shame,

Till earth shall know the Child of Nations by her name."

Even Mr. Edgar has forgotten the astute lawyer and the politician in his national song, "This Canada of Ours," and has given expression to the deep sentiment that lies as I have said in the heart of every true Canadian and forces him at times to words like these:

"Strong arms shall guard our cherished homes

When darkest danger lowers,

And with our life-blood we'll defend

This Canada of ours,

Fair Canada,

Dear Canada,

This Canada of ours."