We have done with Hope and Honour. we are lost to Love and Truth, We are dropping down the ladder rung by rung; And the measure of our torment is the measure of our youth. God help us, for we knew the worst too young!
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The tumalt and shouting dies, The captains and the kings depart. Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heat. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the importance of remembering sacrifices made in the past, especially in the face of change and loss.
Rudyard Kipling's quote emphasizes that amidst the chaos and commotion of life, such as the departure of leaders and the clamoring of crowds, what remains is the enduring value of humility and remembrance of sacrifices. It serves as a poignant reminder to honor those who have sacrificed for our sake, urging a collective consciousness to keep their memories alive and not to take them for granted. The invocation to 'Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget' calls for divine presence to guide humanity in remembering its past as it moves forward.
Themes
RemembranceSacrificeHumilityHistoryChange
In practice
Example use cases
During a memorial service, this quote could be used to honor fallen soldiers.
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