The Vigil by Various (1914)

Name: The Vigil
Author: Various

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By Various · First published 1914 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror · 298 words

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England! where the sacred flame Burns before the inmost shrine, Where the lips that love thy name Consecrate their hopes and thine, Where the banners of thy dead Weave their shadows overhead, Watch beside thine arms to-night, Pray that God defend the Right.

Think that when to-morrow comes War shall claim command of all, Thou must hear the roll of drums, Thou must hear the trumpet's call. Now before they silence ruth, Commune with the voice of truth; England! on thy knees to-night Pray that God defend the Right.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Various
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Fantasy, Romance
Length: 298 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title implies a sense of suspense and intrigue, suggesting a mystery plot.
Thriller — The title implies a sense of danger and excitement, suggesting a thriller plot.
Horror — The title implies a sense of fear and dread, suggesting a horror plot.
Fantasy — The title implies a sense of the unknown and the supernatural, suggesting a fantasy plot.