A Ballad of France France tells the story, make our hearts know well, Christ His Figure stands against the gates of hell:
Flame and shot may rive the fortress walls apart, Christ the Crucified will heal the breaking heart.
Wear Him day and night, wherever be the war, (God save us evermore from Mars and Thor!)Flag and heart that keep Him fear not shot and flame, (Strengthen, Jesu, all who stand, calling Thy name).
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Ye who guard a nation's call And speed to arms therefor, Ye who pray for brave lads gone To perils of the war;Soldiers of the fleet and fort And mothers of our men, In the shadow of the Cross Shall we find peace again.
