God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of our far-flung battle line, Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine - Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea to God to remember us and not let us forget the sacrifices made by past generations.
- In plain terms
- Ask God to stay with us so we remember our history.
- What can you take from it?
- Remembering the past is a spiritual duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should we never forget?
- Who deserves our remembrance?
Another view
Religious appeals may not resonate with non-believers.
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