Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
LitanyAllene Gregory
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Saved threatened France of old,
Above the ship that carries him
Your sacred vigil hold.
Are scarred with bursting shell,
Joan the Maid who fought for France—
Oh, guard your young knight well.
God set death in his way—
Then, Mother of the Sacrificed,
Teach me what prayer to pray!