And I answered I knew them not?

If it be found, when the battle clears,

Their death has set me free,

Then how shall I live with myself through the years

Which they have bought for me?

Brethren, how must it fare with me,

Or how am I justified,

If it be proven that I am he

For whom mankind has died,

If it be proven that I am he

Who being questioned denied?

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THE CHOICE

1917

(THE AMERICAN SPIRIT SPEAKS)

To the Judge of Right and Wrong

With Whom fulfilment lies

Our purpose and our power belong,

Our faith and sacrifice.

Let Freedom's Land rejoice!

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