by Memphis.
Originally published in The Poet's Magazine (Leonard Lloyd) vol.4 #17 (Jan 1878).
Moslems arise! for the star of your glory
Brilliantly flames in th' etherial blue,
Dream of the triumphs that still are before ye;
The foe their rash raging shall bitterly rue:
Allah, Allah Hu!
We have no fear of a Russian oppression,
Smiling, we hear of their boastful advance
The Crescent will proudly repel th' aggression,
When join’d by the armies of England and France:
Allah, Allah Hu!
See the green flag of the Prophet unfolden,
Flaunting the breeze on the Indian strand;
The summons delay'd is no longer witholden
The Faithful are called in defence of the land:
Allah! Allah Hu!
Strike for religion, for liberty, life—
Falter not, tremble not, fear not the end;
Children of Allah! press on to the strife,
His blessing on you shall ever descend:
Allah! Allah Hu!