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Unit 1, Lesson 5: Excerpt from The Children’s Songs

Land of our Birth, we pledge to thee
Our love and toil in the years to be;
When we are grown and take our place
As men and women of our race.

Father in Heaven, Who lovest all,
Oh help Thy children when they call;
That they may build from age to age,
An undefiled heritage.

Teach us to bear the yoke in youth,
With steadfastness and careful truth;
That, in our time, Thy Grace may give
The Truth whereby the Nations live.

Teach us to rule ourselves always,
Controlled and cleanly night and day;
That we may bring, if need arise,
No maimed and worthless sacrifice.

Teach us to look, in all our ends,
On Thee for judge, and not our friends
That we, with Thee, may walk uncowed
By fear or favour of the crowd.

Teach us the strength that cannot seek,
By deed or thought, to hurt the weak;
That, under Thee, we may possess
Man’s strength to comfort man’s distress.

Teach us Delight in simple things,
And Mirth that had no bitter springs:
Forgiveness free of evil done.
And Love to all men, 'neath the sun!

Land of our Birth, our faith, our pride,
For whose dear sake our fathers died
Head, heart and hand through the years to be!

1. Poetic Devices

Identify the poetic device used in the following lines:

1. "Land of our Birth, we pledge to thee, Our love and toil in the years to be."
2. "Teach us to rule ourselves always, Controlled and cleanly night and day."

2. Style

Describe the style of the poem. Is it narrative, reflective, or dramatic?

3. Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the central theme of the poem?
   1. Faith and devotion
   2. Nation-building and self-discipline
   3. Love and friendship
   4. Social justice and equality
2. What does the phrase "Land of our Birth" represent in the poem?
   1. A physical location
   2. Patriotism and national pride
   3. A family bond
   4. Religion

4. Theme

In your own words, explain the main theme of the poem.

5. Summary

Write a short summary of the poem in 3-4 sentences.

6. Fill in the Blanks

Complete the missing words in the poem:

• "Teach us to bear the _______ in youth, With steadfastness and careful _______."
• "Land of our _______ , our faith, our _______ , For whose dear sake our fathers died."

Answers

Poetic Devices: 1. Symbolism: "Land of our Birth" represents the country or nation, evoking a sense of patriotism and belonging.
2. Antithesis: "Teach us to rule ourselves always" contrasts self-control with the need for discipline and responsibility.

Style: The style of the poem is reflective, as it contemplates moral values, national identity, and personal responsibility. It urges readers to consider the long-term impact of their actions and devotion to their homeland.

Multiple Choice Questions: 1. b, 2. b

Theme: The poem focuses on the ideals of national service, self-discipline, and devotion to a higher cause, along with love for one’s homeland.

Summary: The poem expresses a pledge of devotion to the land of birth, emphasizing values such as discipline, strength, and faith in the face of challenges. It encourages living with truth and self-control while working towards the betterment of the nation and humanity.

Fill in the Blanks: 1. yoke, truth, 2. Birth, pride

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