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    1. [A.G.R. ] WW1 Gallipoli Hymn
    2. David Collyer
    3. Dear Friends, As I received sooo many requests for the words to the hymn I have unearthed, which was written by "one of our Boys" at Gallipoli, I have decided to type the words to the list. This was originally published by the "City Mission" about 1917, and as such, I'm sure you can all use it freely. I shall type it exactly as it appears. It was found pasted on the back inside cover of the Presbyterian Hymn book belonging to my Great Grandfather, William McGARVIE (1858 - 1922) junior, of Pomborneit, Victoria, Australia. William and Jean Keith (nee ARCHER) McGARVIE had only 3 sons: Keith (1891-1969) Sgt. B Coy, 8th Aust. Infantry Battalion; MLA for Hampden; David (1892-1979) - my Grandfather - Pte. 8th Light Horse and sole survivor of their charge at the Battle of the Nek on 8 Aug 1915; Dairy Farmer; Hector Archer (1896 - 8 Jul 1917) 2 Lt. BEF, KIA Belgium, buried Dikkebus near Ypres/Jeper). "REMEMBER LORD" (from Gallipoli) Tune: "Lead Kindly Light" Thou who hast all Thy people in Thy sight, To Thee we come. Be Thou their guide, their comfort, and their light, Afar from home; Keep Thou their souls, in steadfastness and right - Remember, Lord, Australis sons to-night. Gone from the humble cottage in the dell, From home, sweet home; Gone from the dear ones whom they love so well To face the storm; Gone from the mansion to defend the right - Remember, Lord, Australia's sons tonight. Sons are now dying, 'tis the cost of war, Have mercy, Lord; Wilt Thou prepare them ere they cross the bar? Have mercy, Lord; Burst Thou Death's gloom by Heaven's celestial light - Remember, Lord, Australia's sons tonight. Be Thou their refuge in the darkest hour, Be Thou their stay; Stretch forth Thy hand, show Thine almight power In Thine own way; Thou didst on Galilee reveal Thy might - Oh! Comfort, Lord, Australia's sons tonight. (These lines were written by ONE OF OUR BOYS at the front and forwarded to the Mission by a friend. They will be sung in our Mission Halls on Sunday evenings. Will our readers pray that a blessing may accompany the message). Reprint from City Mission Record. Norman Bros. Printers.

    12/09/2001 04:19:10