When we look back through the history of mankind we find that always there have been men who will fight to the death for an ideal. It may be for love of country, love of home or the more abstract love of God. Religion and patriotism are two of the strongest incentives in the human breast and both are deeply embedded in the English soul. The English are a home-loving people with an intense patriotism and, throughout the century ies, aided by these ideals, they have emblazoned in shining letters the greatness of their country while the world has watched and marvelled at their success. Symbolic of their deep religious fervour and unshakeable love of country is St. George, England's patron saint, whose day comes on Tuesday.
From the time of the Norman kings of England the rousing, heartening battle cry, "For St. George and Merrie England," has inspired sons of the Motherland to do valiant deeds on foreign fields and seas. It has carried: Englishmen to victory against tremendous odds. In that battle cry love of country and love of religion are indissolubly united. In the Great War it sent British troops over the top to glory. Today it is still the watchword of the brave Englishmen, who are fighting for their country with brothers from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the British Dominions and Colonies beyond the seas. As in yesteryears it will carry them to victory as it carried Nelson, Wellington, Drake, Collingdféod and other English heroes of history to glorious victories.
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