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In Memory of the Titanic Victims

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In Memory of the Titanic Victims

By Jennie Snow Christensen, Manti, Utah

The glowing firmament, the vast, resounding sea,
Earth, air and depth, O God, declare thy majesty.

To who would understand what manhood true can be,
Comes a sermon from the depths of the icy northern sea.

As silent witnesses they all are lying there –
The artist, the laborer, the peasant, the millionaire.

The heroes of the deep, Columbia’s noble sons!
Their names shall ever stand among the bravest ones.

No pomp of battle theirs – with flag of peace unfurled,
They gave their gallant lives for the mothers of the world.

Their names and deeds may be recorded by the pen,
But the greatness of their death shall live in hearts of men.

Long years may come and go, but many a voice shall cry:
“God teach me how to live, as they knew how to die.”

(1912)

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2 thoughts on “In Memory of the Titanic Victims”

  2. I’ve loved the Titanic since I was a little boy. I stay up every year until 2:20 am to wait with and honor the memories of the long-dead victims of that horrible tragedy. Thank you for commemorating it here.

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