November 11th.

Lest We Forget.

God of our fathers, known of old—
Lord of our far-flung battle line—
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

The tumult and the shouting dies—
The Captains and the Kings depart—
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

Far-called our navies melt away—
On dune and headland sinks the fire—
Lo, all our pomp of yesterday
Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!
Judge of the Nations, spare us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

If, drunk with sight of power, we loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe—
Such boastings as the Gentiles use,
Or lesser breeds without the Law—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

For heathen heart that puts her trust
In reeking tube and iron shard—
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And guarding calls not Thee to guard.
For frantic boast and foolish word,
Thy Mercy on Thy People, Lord!
Amen.

[Simply Amanda]

Love this, Darren. Such a bright pop of orange. Lovely words, too! Is it Veteran's day in the UK, too?

[Darren Juden]

@amandalomonaco it's known as Remembrance Sunday here - which is always the Sunday nearest the 11th November. We honour the fallen with a 2 minute silence at 11am which is usually observed pretty much everywhere you go.

[Simply Amanda]

Ours was at 11am, too:). What a great way to remember those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice!

[Darren Juden]

@amandalomonaco, yes without a doubt, always an honour to remember our war heroes.

[Paul Gardner]

Very nice tribute.

[Lin]

I love the simplicity of this shot, and of the symbol. Captures the sombreness and those minutes of silence.

[Darren Juden]

@paulieg, thankyou again! @okavangohippo, your kind words are appreciated - it's always an honour to remember the men and women who fell in battle for us all.