Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936). Verse: 1885–1918. 1922.
The Greek National Anthem
1918
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Oh divinely restored,
By the light of thine eyes
And the light of thy Sword.
Shall thy valour prevail
As we greet thee again—
Hail, Liberty! Hail!
Mid the peoples that mourn,
Awaiting some voice
That should bid thee return.
And no man dared call,
For the shadow of tyranny
Lay over all:
The tears on thy cheeks
While thy raiment was dyed
In the blood of the Greeks.
With impetuous breath
Go forth to the fight
Seeking Freedom or Death.
Shall thy valour prevail
As we greet thee again
Hail, Liberty! Hail!