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DSM178/A ALLIANCE TEMERANCE MELODIST The Temperance Societies and Bands of Hope of Australia. Sydney. 1880s Smith & Gardiner Small songbook. Hard cover. Tune: God Save The Queen SITE SOURCE: Sydney Folklore - SECTION 9: Demon drink and teetotalism Australia's HOPEGod bless our youthful band;Oh, may we firmly stand True to our pledge. May we to liberty, Truth, love and charity, Evermore faithful to be, From youth to age. While for the drunkard's weel, We work with constant zeal, Our labours bless. And we thine aid invoke, To save all little folk From the poor drunkard's yoke, And deep distress. May young Australians stand, A noble temperance band, A joy to see; And may our cause extend, Until all nations blend – And one great shout ascend, - The world is free. |