THE FRONT!
CANADIANS TO Snow the way, Canada ! More than a hundred Fears have rolled over, Since in the old days You became part of us. Wolfe was our hero, then, He it was won you : Now you are of us, Love us, and know us. France in your veins still Owns the red blood of her : So would we have it, Hailing the omen
Of firm, future friendship. Show the way, Canada!
Show the way, Canada ! Sound out the key-note; Teach these bold trekkers, Strong men and sturdy, How to be one with us. Somewhere in them, too, Good blood is stirring, Blood of old Huguenots— Best sons and daughters France e'er gave birth to.
You—for you know us— You shall interpret: Show the way, Canada!
Show the way, Canada! Now, for the dawn comes To far-reaching Africa. Plant we the standard, Inaugurate justice, Establishing peace. Peace be the watchword, Peace and security Under the Union Jack. Hail to the dawn !
Then by our fireside While we sit resting Satisfied, hopeful,
Be our door open
To all friendly callers ;
For serving each other
The nations grow richest ; And so shall we cherish A great bond of brotherhood
Girdling the world.
ADA BARTRICK BAKER.
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