1914 I: Peace Comments
Now, God be thanked Who has watched us with His hour,
And caught our youth, and wakened us from sleeping,
With hand made sure, clear eye, and sharpened power,
To turn, as swimmers into cleanness leaping,
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here is an example of the allies believing God is on their side. Doesn't God care for each person regardless?
a very profound and spiritually revealing poem on the grace and the mercy of God and the peace it brings after. Excellent writing.
you have misquoted - Now God be thanked who had matched us with this hour is I believe the correct version
(1914 I: Peace - Poem by Rupert Brooke.) Enjoyed reading. Shows peace from an anachronistic point of view.
Add a comment. An epitome of the stark reality of life.a piece of writing with grim conscience underlying every word.hats off! and a stiff salute for this.
There are pessimistic feeling and philosophical points in the poem and it is great.
a very beautiful poem to kick start a day here in South Africa
This poem is a wonderful example of an excellent message and the bonus is - it is so well-written!
The poem reflects the mood of World War I in the way poet feels about it! Horrible time is devoid of love and the love shown is empty is very much striking!
A poem very much of its time - but there's a typo here. The first line should read 'Now, God be thanked Who has matched us with His hour, ' not 'watched', which makes no sense if you think about it.
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death is worst result of life! ! wow great