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School: Rathnure (C.) (roll number 12480)

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Rathnure Upper, Co. Wexford
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Cáit Ní Bholguidhir
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    Unholy War
    "Thou shalt not Kill" is the Divine command.
    And he who Kills commits a gruesome sin.
    Within the sight of God.
    Does this decree hold good in war
    Or is there licence given
    For murder, when itt suits the
    Schemes of States.
    It is an impious question.
    Kings and queens, rulers and ruled
    Are equal in God's sight.
    And his un-changing law
    Is made for all,
    His justice dwells throughout
    the Universe,
    While His swift vengence
    Follows on the heels of sin.
    To execute dire punishment .
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Laurence Gahan
    Gender
    Male