
Weekend: Cool, pleasant, highs in the 70s, lows in the upper 50s to low 60s, cooler Sunday night. Details here.
Today’s document from the National Archives and the Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Today’s tides: at the beaches, at the Intracoastal Waterway.
Drought Index178
The OED’s Word of the Day: poorwill, n..
The Live Community Calendar
Today’s jail bookings.
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“Power is a poison well known for thousands of years. If only no one were ever to acquire material power over others! But to the human being who has faith in some force that holds dominion over all of us, and who is therefore conscious of his own limitations, power is not necessarily fatal. For those,
however, who are unaware of any higher sphere, it is a deadly poison. For them there is no antidote.”
–Alexander Solzhenitsyn, from “The Gulag Archipelago,” vol. 1 (1974).
Previously:
Note: all government meetings noticed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Many can be heard or seen live through each agency’s website.
The Sheriff’s daily incident reports and jail bookings are posted here.
Free For All Fridays on WNZF: Host David Ayres welcomes Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland, Attorney Michael Chiumento and Realtor Toby Tobin to talk about affordable housing for the working class, and Sheriff Rick Staly, starting shortly after 9 a.m. with a commentary by FlaglerLive Editor Pierre Tristam on judging drug addicts.
Scenic A1A PRIDE Committee meeting at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Malacompra Road, 9 a.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Palm Coast’s City Repertory Theatre presents Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities,” by the playwright who wrote for the critically acclaimed TV shows “The West Wing” and “Brothers and Sisters.” The play was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for drama. Set in 2004 in Palm Springs, Calif., “Other Desert Cities” tells the story of a writer who upsets her conservative parents when she visits them and announces she is writing a family memoir – one that will explore the suicide of her older brother Henry, a protester who was involved in the bombing of an Army recruiting center during the Vietnam War. At 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at City Repertory Theatre’s venue in City Market Place, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B207, Palm Coast. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 students. For more information or tickets, call the CRT box office at 386-585-9415 or easily book tickets online here.
Friday: The Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets at 2 p.m. at LYNX Central Station, in the 2nd floor Multipurpose Room, located at 455 N. Garland Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801. The TAC is comprised of appointed city and county officials. This meeting site is conveniently located near the LYNX Station platforms. Please check SunRail arrival and departure times at www.sunrail.com.
Friday: A 1 p.m. hearing before Circuit Judge Margaret Hudson in Courtroom 402 at the Flagler County courthouse is scheduled in the felony case against Kimberle Weeks, the former elections supervisor accused of illegally recording certain conversations. This hearing is to hear arguments from the defense to suppress the search warrant that led to the evidence in the case, likely the last maneuver by either side which, if not granted by the judge, will lead to a trial tentatively set for December. See a background story here.
Friday: AARP Driver Safety Program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Frieda Zamba Pool Classroom, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. The nation’s first and largest classroom course for motorists ages 50 and older. This one-day course identifies ways that older drivers can compensate for the physical changes that occur as they age and helps older drivers update their driving knowledge and skills. Fees are $20/session ($15/session for AARP members). To register, contact AARP representative Karen Zimmerman at 386-585-4116.
Friday: Lunch N’ Lecture Series, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Palm Coast City Hall, 160 Lake Ave. This month: “The Battle of Britain” with Dr. Leo Murphy The lecture and lunch are free, but pre-registration is required (while space available) at www.palmcoastgov.com/register. More info: 386-986-2323.
Saturday: The 9th Annual Super Scenic 72-Mile A1A Garade Sale, with some 100 stops from Ponte Vedra to Flagler Beach, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday: Birdwatching Field Trip with Flagler Audubon Society, at Little Talbot Island State Park (12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville). Meet at the Winn-Dixie parking lot at SR100 and I95 for a 7:45 a.m. departure. Little Talbot Island State Park is the perfect place for bird watching. Whether you prefer seeing shorebirds along the Atlantic coast, wading birds in the marsh or song birds in the maritime hammock forest, bring your binoculars or scope and enjoy. From migrating red knots and piping plovers to great horned owls and painted buntings, even the occasional and rare snowy owl, Talbot does not disappoint. Field trips are geared for both beginners and intermediate birders. Free and open to the public – visitors welcome.
Saturday: TrailFest at Graham Swamp: A weekend of trail activities including running, biking, yoga, hiking, body painting, music and more. Festival tickets give you access to all trail activities excluding the running & biking races. Registration for races are separate and include a festival ticket. All profits from Trail Fest benefit the maintenance efforts of the trail through the Graham Swamp Trail Crew AND we hope to raise enough money to buy bikes for kids for Christmas. Tickets are $25. Details and tickets here.
Saturday, through Jan. 31: St. Augustine lights up with holiday magic from the ground to the rooftops as Nights of Lights begins on Nov. 18. Three-million dazzling white lights create a magical experience for all to enjoy. Enjoy a trolley ride through the historic old city while singing holiday carols. End the night walking around or drinking hot chocolate as you peruse parks, shops and galleries. For more information, visit www.floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights
Saturday: Flounder/Redfish Tournament hosted by the Flagler Sportsfishing Club: It’s the final tournament of the year. Free for members. At Bings Landing off A1A in the Hammock. Contact Jim & Roseanne Ilardo at [email protected] or (386) 585-0234 for more information on this tournament.
Saturday: A benefit concert for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler and Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6:30 p.m. at Seventh-Day Adventist church, 5650 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast. The concert is free but an offering is requested for the benefit.
Sunday: Daytona Solisti Concert Series: Mozart’s “Hunt” String Quartet and his Piano Quartet in G Minor are on the program, with Michael Rickman at the piano, Susan Acree at the violin, Joe Corporon at the cello and Sue Cryan at the violin, at 3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 620 South Grandview Avenue, Daytona Beach. $15 is requested.
Blood Donations: The Big Red Bus will be at the following locations this week:
- Friday, Nov. 17: Publix at 800 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, from noon to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 18, Publix at Palm Harbor-Island Walk, Palm Coast, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 19, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volusia council approves daily beach toll hike https://t.co/MhmXM1XLeF pic.twitter.com/pciGSSQV28
— Daytona Beach News-Journal (@dbnewsjournal) November 17, 2017
Rotary Requests Volunteer Bands For Fantasy Lights: The Fantasy Lights event at Palm Coast’s Central Park put on by the Rotary Club of Flagler County is looking for bands to entertain in the evening. Fantasy Lights runs the entire month of December and is a popular event with families who come to see the lights display, snow and Santa. Church bands and choirs, school groups and individuals and others are invited to sign up and sing seasonal music for the holidays. Sound equipment is available but groups can also bring their own sound equipment. To sign up, contact music coordinator Carl Laundrie at [email protected] or a member of the Rotary Club of Flagler County with your contact information.
In Florida and in State Government:
Note: Some proceedings below can be followed live on the Florida Channel. Most legislative proceedings can be followed through the Senate or House websites.
JOBLESS NUMBERS RELEASED: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity will release October unemployment figures. (Friday, 10 a.m.)
—-Compiled by the News Service of Florida and FlaglerLive
In Coming Days in Palm Coast, Flagler and the Occasional Beyond:
To include your event in this section, please fill out this form. Jan 19 Tue Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The school board’s full agenda is accessible here. See previous board meeting videos here. The School Board members and their email addresses: Jan 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Jan 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Food Truck Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave, Palm Coast. Purchase and enjoy delicious cuisine available from food trucks situated along Park Street next to Central Park. Free entertainment is also provided. Proceeds from each Food Truck Tuesday benefit a local organization whose work supports children and families. This month’s beneficiary: Palm Coast Arts Foundation. More info: www.palmcoast.gov.com/foodtruck or call 386-986-2323. Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Planning Board members are Thea Mathen, chair, Jerry Jones, Howard Kane, Carl Lilavois, Shannon Strickland and Tonya Gordon. Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Jan 20 Wed Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
The council is a collection of government representatives and tourism-related business representatives, appointed by the county commission to oversee the nearly $3 million in revenue generated by the county’s 5 percent sales surtax on hotel, motel, short-term rentals and other short-term lodging in the county. The budget is divided three ways between capital projects that enhance the local tourism experience, beach protection, and promotion and marketing of tourism events, including grants to local and national cultural, non-profit and for-profit organizations that put on events attractive to visitors. See budget figures here. Council members are County Commissioner Greg Hansen, chairman, Flagler Beach Commissioner Eric Cooley, Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland, Stephen Baker, Ryan Crabb, Marc Richardson, Pamela Walker, John Lulgjuraj, and Felicia Robinson Cook. See agendas here. Jan 20 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Jan 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Paws to Read at the Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, in the Children’s Department. The Flagler County Public Library in partnership with the Flagler Humane Society offer the opportunity for kids ages 4-8 to read to a real dog. Every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. First Come – First Serve. Contact: Alyssa Gilbert or Theresa Ten Eyck at 386-446-6763 or email: [email protected] Jan 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The board approves or denies applications of Flagler County authorized contractor licenses and enforces the provisions of the Code in regulation of Class I, Class II, and local specialty and unlicensed contracting. The board hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and the licensing administrator, including determinations of unsafe building, and issues orders necessary to bring a violation into compliance. The board usually consists of 10 members elected to four-year terms, but some seats aren’t always filled. The current board consist of Luis Medeiros, William Dudley, Jr., William Sink, James Wingo, Glenn Torre, Howard Edgin, and Jill Snyder. See agendas here. Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jan 21 Thu Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Widow, Widower’s Support Group meets at 10 a.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Have you suffered the loss of your significant other? This is a chance to meet others who have had a similar loss in their life. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323.
Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jan 22 Fri
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am The Scenic A1A PRIDE Committee meets at 9 a.m. at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd. off A1A in the Hammock. Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to preserve, protect, promote and enhance the outstanding resources of the 72-mile A1A corridor through northeast Florida’s coastal counties of Flagler and St. Johns. The organization is composed of volunteer citizens who collaborate with municipalities, government agencies and other civic groups to improve facilities, amenities and promote interpretive stories about the area’s intrinsic resources including nature, culture, recreation, archaeology, scenery, and history.To subscribe to A1A’s emails, go here. Jan 24 Sun Jan 24 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Jan 25 Mon Jan 25 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
For Palm Coast Alateen Sereniteen and Al-Anon meetings, go here. For help with alcoholism or if you think you have a problem with alcohol you can contact the Flagler County Helpline at 386-445-help (386-445-4357). SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The referral service is free of charge. If you have no insurance or are underinsured, SAMHSA will refer you to your state office, which is responsible for state-funded treatment programs. SAMHSA can often refer you to facilities that charge on a sliding fee scale or accept Medicare or Medicaid. If you have health insurance, you are encouraged to contact your insurer for a list of participating health care providers and facilities. ![]() Jan 25 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Nar-Anon Family Group for those affected by someone else’s addiction meets at 6 p.m. at St Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Pkwy. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. We’re never affiliated with any other organization or outside entity. Do you need Nar-Anon? Ask yourself these questions. Addiction is a family disease. It affects the relationships of those close to the addict: parents, spouses, siblings, children, longtime friends, and employers. If someone’s addiction is affecting you, first you must help yourself. Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. Watch the video:
![]() Palm Coast Alateen Sereniteen and Al-Anon meetings: Alateen, part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is for teens bothered by someone else’s drinking. The group meets at 8 p.m. every Monday at Advent Health, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, at the south entrance, in meeting room D. Al-Anon meets at the same time. For more information about Alateen or Al-Anon, call toll free 1-888-4AL-ANON, or visit www.al-anon.org. Note: All Alateen meetings are only open to teenagers who have been affected by another person’s drinking. For AA and NA meetings in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell, go here. Jan 26 Tue Jan 26 @ 8:30 am – 9:45 am The Jan 27 Wed Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The board members and their terms: Jan 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Jan 27 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm The Flagler County Public Library Book Club meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast. See the upcoming titles in the chart below.
Jan 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Paws to Read at the Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, in the Children’s Department. The Flagler County Public Library in partnership with the Flagler Humane Society offer the opportunity for kids ages 4-8 to read to a real dog. Every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. First Come – First Serve. Contact: Alyssa Gilbert or Theresa Ten Eyck at 386-446-6763 or email: [email protected] Jan 27 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm A meeting of Facing Grief Together, formerly known as Compassionate Friends, is scheduled at the Vitas Office at 4 North Old Kings Road (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken) in Palm Coast. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Facing Grief Together, a nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families that have experienced the death of a child. The meeting is open to all parents, grandparents, and siblings over age 18 who has suffered the loss of a child of any age. For more information, call John Brady at 610-428-3139. To learn more about Facing Grief Together, visit their national website at www.compassionatefriends.org. Jan 28 Thu Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Widow, Widower’s Support Group meets at 10 a.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Have you suffered the loss of your significant other? This is a chance to meet others who have had a similar loss in their life. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323.
Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Jan 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mayor, City Commissioners and City Manager emails: Jan 29 Fri
Jan 31 Sun Jan 31 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Feb 1 Mon Feb 1 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
For Palm Coast Alateen Sereniteen and Al-Anon meetings, go here. For help with alcoholism or if you think you have a problem with alcohol you can contact the Flagler County Helpline at 386-445-help (386-445-4357). SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The referral service is free of charge. If you have no insurance or are underinsured, SAMHSA will refer you to your state office, which is responsible for state-funded treatment programs. SAMHSA can often refer you to facilities that charge on a sliding fee scale or accept Medicare or Medicaid. If you have health insurance, you are encouraged to contact your insurer for a list of participating health care providers and facilities. ![]() Feb 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Contact the commissioners by email:
Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Nar-Anon Family Group for those affected by someone else’s addiction meets at 6 p.m. at St Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Pkwy. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. We’re never affiliated with any other organization or outside entity. Do you need Nar-Anon? Ask yourself these questions. Addiction is a family disease. It affects the relationships of those close to the addict: parents, spouses, siblings, children, longtime friends, and employers. If someone’s addiction is affecting you, first you must help yourself. Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. Watch the video: Palm Coast Alateen Sereniteen and Al-Anon meetings: Alateen, part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is for teens bothered by someone else’s drinking. The group meets at 8 p.m. every Monday at Advent Health, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, at the south entrance, in meeting room D. Al-Anon meets at the same time. For more information about Alateen or Al-Anon, call toll free 1-888-4AL-ANON, or visit www.al-anon.org. Note: All Alateen meetings are only open to teenagers who have been affected by another person’s drinking. For AA and NA meetings in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell, go here. Feb 2 Tue Feb 2 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Feb 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm The Flagler County School Board meets for an agenda workshop at 3 p.m. Training Room 3, 3rd floor, Government Services Building, 1769 E Moody Blvd., Bunnell. The meeting is an information workshop only. The agenda workshop focuses on items the board will take action on at its next regular meeting. The school board’s full agenda is accessible here. See previous board meeting videos here. The School Board members and their email addresses: Feb 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Flagler Beach’s Planning and Architectural Review (PAR) Board meets at City Hall at 5:30 p.m., 105 S 2nd St Flagler Beach. The Planning and Architectural Review Board consists of seven residents: Paul Chestnut, Term Length: May 10, 2017 – May 9, 2020 Feb 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Hammock Community Association holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Hammock Community Center, 79 MalaCompra Road, Palm Coast. To join the association as a member, click here. Becoming a member of The Hammock Community Association ensures that you are kept informed on what is going on in the community such as:
Feb 3 Wed Feb 3 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Feb 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Feb 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Paws to Read at the Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, in the Children’s Department. The Flagler County Public Library in partnership with the Flagler Humane Society offer the opportunity for kids ages 4-8 to read to a real dog. Every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. First Come – First Serve. Contact: Alyssa Gilbert or Theresa Ten Eyck at 386-446-6763 or email: [email protected] Subscribe |
The FCC just cleared the way for Sinclair Broadcasting to dominate local news. Here's why you should be worried. https://t.co/koWU6Wa4B9 pic.twitter.com/3mv10F4ICR
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 17, 2017
Most Hillary Clinton Voters Think The Allegations Against Bill Clinton Are Credible https://t.co/66Rb17huq7
— WhiteHousePressCorps (@whpresscorps) November 17, 2017
One person attacked another on a BART train while yelling racial slurs.
This is America in 2017. pic.twitter.com/Kh4YPnwhzS
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) November 16, 2017
The little boy, in an earthquake hit area, brings his friend saying "you didn't give her food."
via @Frau_Fledermaus #IranEarthquake pic.twitter.com/XjAgz8GGeM— Sadegh Ghorbani (@GhorbaniSadegh) November 15, 2017
Inside the walls of San Quentin, a team of inmates is crafting their own video series on what life behind the cells is really like: pic.twitter.com/1SiW4d1F4i
— Splinter (@splinter_news) November 16, 2017
Palm Coast Construction and Development Progress Reports
Updates of ongoing permitting, construction and development projects in Palm Coast usually run here, along with a link to the city’s Week in Review. But the Week in Review, under the guise of being modernized, has become flashier and power-point like while becoming less substantive and dumbed down. We may or may not link to it in future. Here’s a summary of the latest developments as of Oct. 6
Road and Interstate Construction:
Heinrich von Herzogenberg’s Trio for Piano, Oboe and Horn, Op. 61
Previous Codas:
- The Sublime Valses Poéticos by Enrique Granados, Performed By Albert Flotats
- Complete Performance of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique: Leonard Bernstein, Orchestre National de France
- Yeol Eum Son Performs Charles Valentin Alkan
- A Crazy Encore by Yuja Wang at Carnegie Hall
- Phillip Sear Performs a Waltz By Neapolitan Composer Franco Alfano
- “Stranger Things” Cello Medley – Nicholas Yee
- Discover the Great Daniil Trifonov
- Afro-Venezuelan Shostakovich
- Bill Murray’s Mark Twain Prize: The Full Monty
- Norwegian Ice Festival
- Beethoven Flash
- Worlds Collide: Jan Vogler and Bill Murray
- Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major: Robert Levin and the Transylvania Philharmonic
- Mozart: Piano Quartet No. 1, KV 478
- Eleanor Rigby, performed by Sirius Quartet
- Mozart: Tamiri’s aria from Il re pastore: Elina Shimkus & Sinfonietta Riga
- Mariko M on the Cello, Mariko Terashita, violin, Perform Limerock
- Bohuslav Martinu: First Sonata for Flute and Piano
- Andras Schiff Performs All Six of Bach’s French Suites
- Paul Lewis plays Schubert’s Piano Sonata No. 20 in A Major, Andantino
- 14-Year-Old María Dueñas Fernández Performs Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 at 2017 Competition
- Andras Schiff Performs the whole of Bach’s Overture in the French Style in B minor, BWV 831
- Alexander Dunn plays Studies by Fernando Sor
- Fandango, by Antonio Soler
- Frescobaldi: Toccata in G, Magdalena Baczewska, harpsichord
- Willie Nelson: Full Concert, Woodstock, 1999
- How playing an instrument benefits your brain
- Mozart’s Requiem: Camerata Salzburg, Arsys Bourgogne, Cond.
- Repairing Willie Nelson’s guitar
Pogo says
@Today’s quote reminded of other wisdom
Recessional
By Rudyard Kipling
1897
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!
Source: A Choice of Kipling’s Verse (1943)