Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1917 — THE CRY OF NEED [ARTICLE]

THE CRY OF NEED

Awake, arouse, O Ranks of Brown, And strike the armed foeman down! With dire destruction on he speeds, And fiendish fury marks his deeds. Old Ocean’s breast is much perturbed By fierce outrages yet uncurbed; o' Sailor Boys, in loyal blue, The call is loud and long for you. Thy loved nation calls thee out With steady strength this ill to rout; For cause of righteousness and truth Wield thou the lance of lusty youth. Our cause not gore, nor worldly gain, # But human hearts that writhe in pain, , Helpless beneath the despots heel. For these rush on with strength of steel. O Ranks of Brown and Jackies Blue, Our country’s heart beats brave In you. ’ , , For righteousness and love and truth Bring thy rich gift of holy youth. The victory thine —at cost how great— Only the future can relate In years to conie, when peace shall bless Nations secure in righteousness. —Elizabeth Charpie Ash. May 27, 1917.