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She Was an Angel of Mercy

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Title
She Was an Angel of Mercy - Lyrics
Composer
Wright, Lawrence  
Lyricist
  • Bert, George  
  • Britton, Charles  
Publisher
The Lawrence Wright Music Co. (London, England)  
Lyrics
She was an Angel of Mercy Verse: In the book of judgment in years to come, the tale shall be ever told, Of the brave Nurse Cavell, and how she died, in letters of purest gold Hers was a glorious mission of love, amidst all the battle and strife, Calm and serene, keep the name ever green, of the woman who laid down her life. Refrain: She was an angel of mercy, one of the Red Cross band, Nursing the sick and the wounded, with a loving and tender hand, Let us teach our children, the mem’ry must no die, Of here sweet name, and her glorious fame, as the years roll by. Verse: What a grand, grand story, it thrills the hear, inspiring the poets pen, Fulfilling that message sent from above, of peace and goodwill to men, Tho’ the grim spectre of war shall have pass’d, and peace reigns again on the earth, Tho’ she’s at rest, her dear name will be bless’d, and shall live in the land of her birth. Refrain
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Record Series 12/9/96
  • Series 2, Box 19, Folder 9
Local Identifier
2014_12996_623
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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Title
She Was an Angel of Mercy
Composer
Wright, Lawrence  
Lyricist
  • Britton, Charles  
  • Bert, George  
Publisher
The Lawrence Wright Music Co. (London, England)  
Year of Publication
1915  
Date of Copyright
1915-12-21
Lyrics
She was an Angel of Mercy Verse: In the book of judgment in years to come, the tale shall be ever told, Of the brave Nurse Cavell, and how she died, in letters of purest gold Hers was a glorious mission of love, amidst all the battle and strife, Calm and serene, keep the name ever green, of the woman who laid down her life. Refrain: She was an angel of mercy, one of the Red Cross band, Nursing the sick and the wounded, with a loving and tender hand, Let us teach our children, the mem’ry must no die, Of here sweet name, and her glorious fame, as the years roll by. Verse: What a grand, grand story, it thrills the hear, inspiring the poets pen, Fulfilling that message sent from above, of peace and goodwill to men, Tho’ the grim spectre of war shall have pass’d, and peace reigns again on the earth, Tho’ she’s at rest, her dear name will be bless’d, and shall live in the land of her birth. Refrain
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 19, Folder 9
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier
2014_12996_623
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleShe Was an Angel of Mercy
ComposerWright, Lawrence  
Lyricist
  • Britton, Charles  
  • Bert, George  
PublisherThe Lawrence Wright Music Co. (London, England)  
Year of Publication1915  
Date of Copyright1915-12-21
LyricsShe was an Angel of Mercy Verse: In the book of judgment in years to come, the tale shall be ever told, Of the brave Nurse Cavell, and how she died, in letters of purest gold Hers was a glorious mission of love, amidst all the battle and strife, Calm and serene, keep the name ever green, of the woman who laid down her life. Refrain: She was an angel of mercy, one of the Red Cross band, Nursing the sick and the wounded, with a loving and tender hand, Let us teach our children, the mem’ry must no die, Of here sweet name, and her glorious fame, as the years roll by. Verse: What a grand, grand story, it thrills the hear, inspiring the poets pen, Fulfilling that message sent from above, of peace and goodwill to men, Tho’ the grim spectre of war shall have pass’d, and peace reigns again on the earth, Tho’ she’s at rest, her dear name will be bless’d, and shall live in the land of her birth. Refrain
RepositoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 19, Folder 9
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier2014_12996_623
Collection TitleJames Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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