God heard the embattled nations sing and shout "Gott strafe… - J. C. Squire

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God heard the embattled nations sing and shout
"Gott strafe England" and "God save the King!"
God this, God that, and God the other thing –
"Good God!" said God, "I've got my work cut out!"

J. C. Squire

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Sir John Collings Squire (2 April 1884 – 20 December 1958) was a British poet, writer, historian, and influential literary editor of the post-World War I period.

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Alternative Names: John Collings Squire • John Squire • Sir John Collings Squire • J.C.Squire

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