The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-11-29

With many another dauntless son
Whose spirit, caught beyond the
blue,
! Encompassed France, and Europe
too,
Until the purpose of the Lord
Was plainly written with the sword
To-day the climax of the fight;
A world embattled for the right,
We brave the tyrant's frenzied hour,
Till shattered thus shall be his
power
And all the world made safe for
Hail, glorious Democracy!
William Mill Butler.
Beachwood, N. j., July 4, 1918.
Note.-After the war the follow
ing will take the place of the fifth
verse:
Out if it all-Democracy!
The final word of Gods decree,
To carry out His cherished plan
OF peace on earth, good will to man.
Therefore, arise, we people, sing
This hsaven-born and glorious thing!
Copyright, 1918, in the United
States, Great Britain and Canada
II ,,irb+c raCorvoJ
This beautiful and inspiring hymn
has received the hearty approval of
hundreds of public men, poets, mu-
sicians and literati, few of whom
we quote:
"The words are fine" Lloyd
George British Premier).
81 congratulate you on the excel
lence of your composition. IF. d.
Gardner Governor of MissourD.
81 wish you great music for your
glorious poem" Percy Granger
(eminent pianist, now in the service).
Il have read these well-expressed
verses with great deal of inter-
est. w. Gerard Former Ambas-
sador to Germany.
"Your fine lyric should certainly
inspire some composer" G. w.
Chadwick Director New England
Conservatory of Music.)
"The Secretary of State, Mr.. Lam
sing, expresses satisfaction at the
spirit expressed by the poem" -
Richard Crane, Private Secretary.
II have read these well-expressed
verses on Democracy and like them
very much. WIN. H. Taft, Eek
President).
Cardinal Gibbons directs me to
send you his appreciation of your
poem, Democracy-Clear, Strong and
True. Louis O'Dounovan, Secretary.
"Your song has all the necessary
attributes of an American hymn The
spirit of the song is good, as we'll
as the verse and selection of words"
Champ Clark Speaker of the
House of Representatives,
"You are very kind to send me
your spirited verses on Democracy.
The doctrine in them is certainly
sound and true. Henry Van Dyke" /
author and poet, former United
States Minister to the Netherlands
II beg to acknowledge receipt of !
copy of your poem,' Democracy.
t is very beautiful and the senti-
nent expressed therein has the right
ing to ii. "-Josephus Daniels (Sec-
etary of the Navy.
"The President of the Republic re-
uests me to extend to you his ap-
recitation of your beautiful song in
onor of Democracy, which you have
ent him. THE General Civil Sec
etary of the Republic of France.
THE Secretary of War directs me
o express his appreciation both of
he poem and of the sentiment which
"a you to send 1T for his approval"
Stanley King, Private Secretary.
Permit me to thank you for Civ
lg me the opportunity of reading
our beautiful hymn on Democracy.
rings true throughout with a spirit
human freedom"-W. B. Wilson
Secretary of Labor.)
Il congratulate you on the com
rehensive way in which your have
altered together the ideals for
hich we are fighting. With suit
bic music l am sure Democracy
Ill be sung with enthusiasm by
very one who realizes the unity of
ne human race. Arthur Hender-
on (manohor R,;+;eb Dorlox.ou4\