Poems: New and Old (Newbolt)/Hic Jacet

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Hic Jacet

QUI IN HOC SAECULO FIDELITER MILITAVIT

He that has left hereunderThe signs of his releaseFeared not the battle's thunderNor hoped that wars should cease;No hatred set asunderHis warfare from his peace.
Nor feared he in his sleepingTo dream his work undone,To hear the heathen sweepingOver the lands he won;For he has left in keepingHis sword unto his son.
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