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Somewhere in France (L. E. Homfray 1917)

The Soldier’s Vision of Christ [poem by L. E. Homfray]

28 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Soldier’s Vision of Christ The battle was raging fierce and strong, In countless numbers the wounded lay, Beyond the reach of all human aid A boy lay breathing his life away. And … [Read more...] about The Soldier’s Vision of Christ [poem by L. E. Homfray]

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The Mother’s Prayer [poem by L. E. Homfray]

28 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Mother’s Prayer Low before the Holy Altar Where the faithful knelt in prayer, Long and earnestly a mother Pleaded for the son she bare. “Jesus, Lord, in mercy keep him Through all … [Read more...] about The Mother’s Prayer [poem by L. E. Homfray]

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The Great Sacrifice [in ‘Somewhere in France’ by L. E. Homfray]

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[Editor: This religious wartime illustration was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Great Sacrifice Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends Source: L. E. Homfray, ‘Somewhere in France’, Sydney: D. S. Ford, … [Read more...] about The Great Sacrifice [in ‘Somewhere in France’ by L. E. Homfray]

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‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]

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[Editor: This booklet by L. E. Homfray was published during the First World War (1914-1918). The first item in the booklet, “The Great Sacrifice”, is a religious wartime illustration, whilst the other two items are poems. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list … [Read more...] about ‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]

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