Wake Up, America! - Frederick J. Wheeler (1916)

"Wake Up, America!"

Frederick J. Wheeler

Victror 17991

1916

Have we forgotten, America, the battles our fathers
fought? Are we ashamed of our history in the peace
that fighting brought? Must we be laughed at,
America, while our swords turn weak with rust?

Is the blood of our fathers wasted? And how have we
treated their trust? Is Columbia the gem of the ocean?
Is Old Glory the pride of the Free? Let's forget every
selfish emotion. United for ever let's be!

Wake up, America. If we are called to war,
are we prepared to give our lives for
our sweethearts and our wives?

Are our mothers and our homes worth fighting for?
Let us pray, God, for peace, but peace with honor.

But let's get ready to answer duty's call. So
when Old Glory stands unfurled, let it mean
to all the world, America is ready, that's all!