The Derelict Lyrics

1898 The strength of twice three thousand horse That seeks the single goal; The line that holds the rending course, The hate that swings the whole; The stripped hulls, sli...Read Full Lyrics

He that hath a Gospel To loose upon Mankind, Though he serve it utterly-- Body, soul and mind-- Though he go to Calvary Daily for its gain-- It is His Disciple Shall make hi...Read Full Lyrics

Wheel me gently to the garage, since my car and I must part-- No more for me the records and the run. That cursed left-hand cylinder the doctors call my heart Is pinking past redem...Read Full Lyrics

The freed dove flew to the Rajah's tower— Fled from the slaughter of Moslem kings— And the thorns have covered the city of Gaur. Dove—dove—oh, homing dove! Little white...Read Full Lyrics

If wars were won by feasting, Or victory by song, Or safety found in sleeping sound, How England would be strong! But honour and dominion Are not maintainéd so, They're only...Read Full Lyrics

We have no heart for the fishing, we have no hand for the oar — All that our fathers taught us of old pleases us now no more; All that our own hearts bid us believe we doubt wh...Read Full Lyrics

The 'eathen in 'is blindness bows down to wood an' stone; 'E don't obey no orders unless they is 'is own; 'E keeps 'is side-arms awful: 'e leaves 'em all about, An' then comes u...Read Full Lyrics

The wind took off with the sunset-- The fog came up with the tide, When the Witch of the North took an Egg-shell With a little Blue Devil inside. "Sink," she said, "or swim," s...Read Full Lyrics

Above the portico a flag-staff, bearing the Union Jack, Remained fluttering in the flames for some time, but ultimately When it fell the crowds rent the air with shouts, And see...Read Full Lyrics

After the fight at Otterburn, Before the ravens came, The Witch-wife rode across the fern And spoke Earl Percy's name. 'Stand up-stand up, Northumberland! I bid you answer t...Read Full Lyrics