The Call to Service

These are the days when little thoughts

Must cease men’s minds to occupy;

The nation needs men’s larger creeds,

Big men must answer to her cry;

No longer selfish ways we tread,

The greater task lies just ahead.

These are the days when petty things

By all men must be thrust aside;

The country needs men’s finest deeds,

Awakened is the nation’s pride;

Men must forsake their selfish strife

Once more to guard their country’s life.