Dominion Day, 1900.

    Rejoice, O Canada, rejoice,
        On this thy natal day;
    In East and West lift up thy voice,
        And to thy children say:
    "Behold me now to stature sprung;
        Acclaim my second birth;
    A Nation now I stand among
        My sisters of the earth."

    The wrath of man doth praise the Lord;
        And, glorious be His name,
    An Empire, fashioned by the sword
        And welded in the flame,
    Hath risen o'er the battle-smoke,
        And near and far unfurled
    Its righteous standard to evoke
        Heaven's blessings on the world.

W. M. MacKeracher

W. M. MacKeracher

W. M. MacKeracher was a poet known for his contributions to Canadian literature during the early 20th century. His works often focused on themes of nature, human emotion, and the simplicity of rural life. Though not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, MacKeracher's poetry has been appreciated for its lyrical quality and depth. Much of his work was published in regional journals and anthologies, capturing the essence of Canadian landscapes and the human experience within them. His exact birth and death dates remain obscure.

W. M. MacKeracher

English

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