Over There and Equipped for Battle

 

In searching for the patriotic songs about the United States of America, the writer found one that is not as well-known by many today as it was near the battle of World War I. The song is called, “Over There”, and the idea was that the troops from the United States were coming to foreign territory to win a victory over foes. This song is easily found on www.youtube.com, and those who are interested may listen. The notion that soldiers in the military were going to venture into war meant that they were “Equipped for Battle” and ready for whatever they would face when they got there. The cause was greater than their lives and limbs, and victory was the greatest and most important goal because of what it meant.

Today is nonetheless important. There must be and equipping for whatever battle is required. Even if a person is not in the military there is a “battle” to engage these days. The reference to “over there” might be some financial woe, physical concern, or relational worry, and these troubles can interestingly enough seem like battles at times. The key is to be ready for them when they come.

That is why today it is this author's privilege to announce that his new book, along with his father in law-:Lamar Creel, will be offered for release today. The book, “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation – A Military Devotional” is primarily oriented toward the United States military personnel and was designed to be read in less than one minute per day. It is comprised of one theme word, a scripture verse, a short commentary related to the military about that theme word and verse, and a short prayer. Again, it can all be read in less than a minute. Three is also some pages that have lines for personal reflections for each military person who reads them.

This is one of the most exciting projects with which this author has ever been involved, and as the consideration to how not only military personnel, but also everyday people face battles that are in those “Over There “ zones, this book could help revolutionize America and bring back innate principles that make and keep this country great. And thus, the reason for writing it.

Until tomorrow...Why Say More?

Over There

Verse 1

Johnny get your gun, get your gun, get your gun.

Take it on the run, on the run, on the run.

Hear them calling you and me,

Every Son of Liberty.

Hurry right away, no delay, go today.

Make your Daddy glad to have had such a lad.

Tell your sweetheart not to pine,

To be proud her boy's in line.

Verse 2

Johnny, get your gun, get your gun, get your gun,

Johnny, show the "Hun"you're a son-of-a-gun.

Hoist the flag and let her fly.

Yankee Doodle; do or die.

Pack your little kit, show your grit, do your bit.

Yankee to the ranks from the towns and the tanks.

Make your Mother proud of you

And the old red-white-and-blue

Chorus

Over there, over there,

Send the word, send the word over there

That the Yanks are coming, the Yanks are coming

The drums rum-tumming everywhere.

So prepare, say a prayer,

Send the word, send the word to beware -

We'll be over, we're coming over,

And we won't come back till it's over, over there.